A man who is a great writer may be known to some people only as a man of a creative mind and a deft hand. People rarely see the real life of their favorite author. Immersing yourself in other people's lives can open up a new perspective for a young aspiring writer. Tennessee William's writing and lifestyle influenced a new era for American literature.Thomas Lanier Williams was born on February 23, 1911, in Columbus, Mississippi, to Cornelius and Edwina Williams. Thomas received the nickname Tennessee later in his life. Tennessee had a brother, Dakin, and a sister named Rose. Both Edwina and Rose suffered from mental health issues. Rose was a schizophrenic who often suffered from depression. The Williams family was very wealthy, with the money coming from Edwina's side. They moved to St. Louis when Tennessee was seven so Cornelius could become an executive at a shoe company. Although Tennessee remained in St. Louis for several more years, he lived in sixteen different homes before he was fifteen. This made Williams a compulsive traveler in his later years. Tennessee and his father never had a close bond. Cornelius always wanted Tennessee to be involved in sports, but Tennessee only wanted to write. His father didn't like the fact that Tennessee didn't look like his brother, Dakin. It was very obvious to others that Cornelius' favorite child was his daughter, Rose. He knew Rose had an unstable mind, but he never wanted to admit it to himself. Unfortunately, one night Cornelius and Edwina got into a fight, which scared Rose. Cornelius went to Rose to try to calm her down, but she took his actions as a sexual advance towards him. Because of this, Rose suffered a severe mental breakdown. His mother made the decision...... middle of paper ... American literature. The talent of Tennessee Williams and his story will never be forgotten. He opened a new path for those who might face the same difficulties as him. The greatness of Tennessee Williams will live on to inspire others throughout time. Works Cited About Tennessee Willianms. PBS. Internet. April 8, 2014. americanmasters/episodes/tennessee-williams/about-tennessee-williams/737/>. “Tennessee Williams Biography.” Note saver. Np, and Web. March 14, 2014.. Paglia, Camille. “Tennessee Williams.” Tennessee Williams: b. page. A New Literacy History of America. Internet. April 27, 2014..Lovelady, Cambria. “Tennessee Williams.” Tennessee Williams (2005): 1. MAS Ultra-School Edition. Internet. January 24. 2014.