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The Glass Menagerie Montesano - Coggle Diagram
The Glass Menagerie Montesano
What is the most important symbol? Why? Where do we see this symbol during the play?
The glass menagerie is the most important symbol because it shows how fragile laura is but to the right person she could be beautiful.
when Jim breaks the glass unicorn the most fragile glass figure it shows how he broke her heart and proves the point of the glass menagerie being a symbol of laura being fragile
What is the most important theme? Why? Where do we see this theme during the play?
The most important theme would be Illusions vs reality. This would be the most important theme because it shows that most of the characters try to escape reality but in the end reality always catches up to them
Who is the most important character in the play? Why? Who do you argue is the main character? Why?
The most important character in the play is Tom. Tom is the most important character because he narrates the story and is
The main character of the play is Laura, Laura happens to be the main character because the story revolves around her. For example, Tom sets up the gentleman caller for Laura, and Tom stays with the family for Laura. Without laura in the play the play would not make sense.
How is Tennessee William’s life similar to Tom’s life in The Glass Menagerie?
Tom and Tennessee William have very similar lives.
Similar Names
Both want to be writers,
Both find enjoyment in the movies,
Mother is a faded southern belle,
Father had drinking problem,
Sister had mental illness,
Forced to work at a shoe company,
Mom wants sister to have a gentleman caller,
Both kind of abandoned families,
What is the most important moment from The Glass Menagerie? Why?
The most important scene in The Glass Menagerie was when Laura was dancing with Jim and the Unicorn's horn broke off, this symbolised Laura becoming "normal".
This is the most important scene because it represents probably one of the biggest character changes in the play which is Laura becoming part of society and becoming normal. Another important reason why this is the most important scene is that Jim was putting on an illusion during the whole night which is a symbol in the play.