The Glass Menagerie reflects Williams's own life so much that it could be mistaken as pages from his autobiography. The characters and situations of the play are much like those found in the small St. Louis apartment where Williams

The parallelism of Tennessee Williams' life to that of Tom Wingfield together with Williams' magnificent us of symbolism make The Glass Menagerie not only a classic dramatic production but also a captivating story. Audiences world wide have appreciated this work of art since it opened on Broadway with rave reviews in 1945. This play is a must for any literary library.

Tennessee Williams's brilliant use of symbols adds life to the play. The title itself, The Glass Menagerie, reveals one of the most important symbols. Laura's collection of glass animals represents her fragile state. When Jim, the gentleman caller, breaks the horn off her favorite unicorn, this represents Laura's break from her unique innocence. Laura is no longer alone in her world of glass animals. She has had a break into the real world. Another symbol is the ever present larger-than-life-size photograph of Mr. Wingfield. This picture is a constant reminder of a p

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