The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams is a play abounding with symbolism. ... These create a higher level on which the play must be examined. ... The first symbol in this play is Tom and the fire escape. ... Another symbol that is in the play was Laura's favorite glass piece, the unicorn. ... These are just a few of the many symbols Tennessee Williams places in his play The Glass Menagerie. ...

• Word Count: 803
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams revolves around the flaws of each of the Wingfields: Amanda Wingfield, a woman of a very confusing nature; Laura Wingfield, one who is partially crippled and lets that make her extremely self conscious; and Tom Wingfield, one who is seen as selfish, and feels trapped and is looking for a way out. Williams" characters are all lost in a dreamy state of illusion or escape wishing for something that they don't have. ... In the beginning of the play Amanda is totally immersed in her own little world of illusion. ... After he left home he was still no...

• Word Count: 551
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, everyone in the play experiences their own little world, and the shock it is to be thrown from it. ... In the play, the portriat is a consant reminder to Amanda of the past she once knew and cherished. ... Throughout the play there are many symbols representing different aspects of all the characters. ...

• Word Count: 771
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School