In the memory play The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, a man named Tom recounts his memory of his sister, Laura and his mother, Amanda. According to Tom, Amanda lives in the past, striving to find suitors for Laura, and Laura is all too consumed with her glass collection, while Tom works to support the three of them. ... Tom continues, telling Laura, " You know it don't take much intelligence to get yourself into a, nailed-up coffin, Laura. ... I turn around and look into her eyes Oh, Laura, Laura, I tried to leave you behind me, but I am more faithful than I intended to be (...

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• Grade Level: High School