In The Glass Menagerie, Tom Wingfield is unhappy with his life as his primary role is to work and provide for his family. ... Clearly Laura escapes reality as she uses her menagerie. Secondly, Williams uses the victrola as a symbol of Laura escaping. ... At this point, Laura finds out that Jim is the gentleman caller. ... The last symbol of escape for Laura is when she fell on the fire escape. ...

• Word Count: 1274
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School