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Because Tom (who was supposed to be Tennessee Williams) worked at a shoe factory, had a crippled sister, and an annoying mother. Everything in that play correlates directly with Williams' life.

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The glass menagerie was written by who?

The playwright of The Glass Menagerie was Tennessee Williams.


Who is the author of the play The Glass Menagerie?

Tennessee Williams wrote it.


What is the theme of The Glass Menagerie?

The theme of "The Glass Menagerie" was that people should not make fun of or do anything to harm people with disabilities. Tennessee Williams told the story of a girl who had disabilities whose hobby was collecting glass animal figurines.


Does The Glass Menagerie take place in an actual place or is it fictitious?

Well... if you are asking if St. Louis, Missouri is real than the answer would be yes... But! The problem is is that it is a play... but based on what we know of Tennessee Williams he does use some life experiences to fluff it up a tad. But! The Glass Menagerie is fiction.


What was The Glass Menagerie originally called?

Tennessee William's play, The Glass Menagerie was based off a short story he wrote called Portrait of a Girl in Glass, though he wrote it under the title: The Gentleman Caller.


What are some critical essays on "The Glass Menagerie" that provide insightful analysis and interpretation of the play's themes and characters?

Some critical essays on "The Glass Menagerie" that offer insightful analysis and interpretation of the play's themes and characters include "The Catastrophe of Success" by Tennessee Williams himself, "The Glass Menagerie: A Collection of Critical Essays" edited by R.B. Parker, and "The Glass Menagerie: An American Memory" by Leonard Quirino. These essays delve into the themes of illusion vs. reality, the nature of memory, and the dynamics of family relationships in the play.


Who is the mother in Glass Menagerie?

Amanda is the mother in Glass Menagerie


What do critics say about 'The Glass Menagerie' by Tennessee Williams?

why was he so interested in the magician's tricks - turning water into whiskey and the magic scarf that can give you a bowl of gold-fish by wavering it over a canary cage?


Who is the menagerie in the glass menagerie?

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How old is Amanda in The Glass Menagerie?

In Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie," Amanda Wingfield is portrayed as being in her early fifties. While her exact age is not specified, her character reflects a nostalgia for her youth and the challenges of aging, particularly in her interactions with her children, Laura and Tom. Amanda's fixation on her past as a Southern belle underscores her struggles with the present.


Who are some famous playwrights and their works?

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What is the significance of the glass menagerie in the essay on "The Glass Menagerie"?

The glass menagerie in the essay "The Glass Menagerie" symbolizes the fragile and delicate nature of the characters' dreams and desires. It represents their longing for beauty and perfection in a world that is harsh and unforgiving.