Why did jack feel trapped

Jack feels that he has been caught in an ugly middle position physically, emotionally as well as mentally. He is unable to run away from the harsh realities of his life, rather he has to accommodate himself in accordance with the prevailing conditions. He is conscious of his duties,both  as a father and as a husband. Jack is divided into two difficult situations. His efforts to make Jo fall asleep prove quite fatiguing. She keeps on interrupting him, asking for clarifications, pointing errors and suggesting alternatives. Jo is dissatisfied with the ending of the story. Jack is unable to satisfy her and put her to sleep. On the other hand, his wife Clare is doing the work of painting the living room. She is pregnant. Jack does not like that woman should take anything for granted. He likes them to be apprehensive. So he extends the story and Clare complains that he has told a long story due to which he could not help Clare. Jack feels utter weariness and does not want to speak to his wife or work with her or even touch her. He is really caught in an ugly middle position.

Jack's daughter jo does not like the ending of the story told by him. She wants that wizard should hit back skunk's mommy. Jack cannot decide what is right. Is the mother right to decide what her child will be like? Or should the children will be allowed to shape their own lives. On the other hand he wants to finish the story quickly & go downstairs to help his wife Clare but is unable to do so. He is a loving father and a caring husband and wants to fulfil his responsibilities towards his daughter as well as his wife. So jack feels caught in an ugly middle position... I hope u will understand this answer easily.. ?