Symbols of Escape The Characters in Tennessee Williams play The Glass Menagerie are all searching for a way out of their current situation but feel trapped by life itself. The play is set in St. ... Laura's glass collection takes on a special symbol as the play continues. ... As the play continues, Jim attempts to teach Laura how to dance. ... Through out the play there where many symbols of escape. ...

• Word Count: 1620
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"The play dramatizes the perpetual struggle to which all civilization that is genuine is doomed" (Alexander 184). ... As for The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (1911-1983), the idea conveyed in this play is that of image versus reality. The main theme of this play is about a frustrated family who are deserted by the father and each character escapes his/her reality in a different way. ... The children: Nora plays with her children and treats them like dolls. ... Sounds of the city play on the house speakers" (Hwang 21). ...

• Word Count: 2132
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School