The Glass Menagerie - Context & Symbols

Front

What does Amanda's behavior before and during Jim's arrival reveal about her character?

Back

Amanda longs to relive her youth.

Front

What atrocity does Tom allude to in his first speech?

Back

Tom refers to Guernica.

Front

In which decade does 'The Glass Menagerie' take place?

Back

The play takes place in the 1930s.

Front

What symbol represents Tom's choice and frequently addresses the audience?

Back

The Fire Escape.

Front

What is the American Dream?

Back

The belief that anyone can attain their own version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible for everyone.

Front

What does the glass menagerie symbolize in the play?

Back

The glass menagerie symbolizes fragility and the characters' dreams.

Front

How does Tom's role as a narrator affect the play's structure?

Back

Tom's narration provides insight into the characters' thoughts and foreshadows events.

Front

What is the significance of the character Jim in the play?

Back

Jim represents hope and the possibility of escape from the family's struggles.

Front

How does the setting of the play contribute to its themes?

Back

The setting reflects the characters' confinement and the socio-economic struggles of the 1930s.

Front

What role does memory play in 'The Glass Menagerie'?

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Memory shapes the characters' perceptions and influences their actions.