In the Introduction of "The Glass Menagerie", Tom states that "the play is memory". ... This glass menagerie indicates Laura's fragileness and her shyness. ... Laura had a bad leg which made her different. ... Laura made it an issue herself. ... Although Jim brought Laura out of her shell, the night ended with Jim telling Laura that he has a girlfriend. ...

• Word Count: 1193
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

"The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams, "A Raisin In The Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry, and "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen. ... In the play "The Glass Menagerie", I found the ending to be inappropriate. The symbol of Laura Wingfield blowing out the candles to me is unclear. On the other hand, when her brother Tom Wingfield stops at a shop where perfume is sold, and spots different colored bottles, he automatically thinks of his sister Laura. ...

• Word Count: 503
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School