The Glass Menagerie The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie

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Publisher Description

&quotThe Glass Menagerie" is a memory play that explores the lives of the Wingfield family, focusing on their personal struggles and family dynamics. The play is narrated by Tom Wingfield, who reflects on the past and the impact it has had on his family. he narrator and protagonist, Tom is a young man working at a warehouse who dreams of escaping his economic hardship and achieving his aspirations. He is burdened by the responsibilities of supporting his family and is torn between his desire for freedom and his sense of duty. Laura's collection of glass animals represents her delicate nature and the overall theme of fragility. The glass symbolizes both her vulnerability and the elusive nature of her dreams. The play is structured as a recollection of Tom's memories, blending dreams and reality. The use of symbolism and expressionistic elements underscores the emotional and psychological depth of the characters. The play ends on a poignant note as Tom leaves his family in pursuit of his own dreams, but he is haunted by memories of his sister Laura and his mother Amanda. The final scenes underscore the themes of emotional conflict, unfulfilled dreams, and the inevitable consequences of living in a world of illusion and reality.

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2024
January 9
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
72
Pages
PUBLISHER
Double 9 Books
SELLER
Gardners Books Ltd
SIZE
508
KB
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