Through the eyes of Tom Wingfield, a character in the play, the reader gets a glance into the life of his family. ... One major symbol presented in the story is that of the fire escape, which has a different meaning and function for each of the Wingfield characters. ... "Laura cries out as if wounded" (III, p. 1792). ... This instance seems to give Laura hope on life. Next, the chandeliers from the dance hall across the way create rainbow-colored reflections in the Wingfield home. ...

• Word Count: 991
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Our character, Laura Wingfield, from Tennessee Williams" play, The Glass Menagerie, suffers from a crippled leg that causes her to limp whenever she walks. ... Laura is also afraid of confrontations. ... Only when Jim and her start actually talking does Laura finally loosen up and feel at ease. ... In a way, I can see a bit of Laura in myself. ... In some manner, there is probably a bit Laura, Tom, Jim, or Amanda in all of us. ...

• Word Count: 759
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School