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The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie . By Tennessee Williams . Setting . 1930’s South Great Depression . Major Characters . Amanda Tom Laura Jim. Characterization . Amanda Bossy , controlling Tom- Selfish , short tempered Laura Physically dis abled , awkward Jim

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The Glass Menagerie

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  1. The Glass Menagerie By Tennessee Williams

  2. Setting • 1930’s • South • Great Depression

  3. Major Characters • Amanda • Tom • Laura • Jim

  4. Characterization • Amanda • Bossy, controlling • Tom- • Selfish, short tempered • Laura • Physically disabled, awkward • Jim • Sketchy, polite, dishonest, confident, well spoken

  5. Symbolism • Magic Coffin Trick • Symbolizes Tom wanting to escape without hurting anyone or without “removing any nails”

  6. Symbols of the Past • Jonquils • Yearbook • Amanda’s yellow dress • Father’s picture frame • Blue Roses

  7. Major Themes • Escape • Two examples • Tom wanting to leave just like his father • Laura wants to escape past Tom wanting to escape current situation. • The Past • Two examples • Amanda reliving her past through Laura • Tom following in his father’s footsteps is the past repeating itself.

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