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She is not upset about it because without the horn the unicorn becomes like other normal horses. Since the unicorn is a symbol for Laura, the fact that she isn't upset about its breaking means that she herself wishes to be normal, just like other girls.
The unicorn represents a mysterious creature which is rare. The glass unicorn is symbolic of Laura. Her personality of not wanting to face reality and then when she is put in a situation which is uncomfortable to her---she falls to pieces. Too exquisitely fragile to move from the self. Later on in the play when she is dancing with Jim O' Connor, the glass unicorn falls off a table top area and the horn breaks. Laura picks it up and says basically that now it is like all the others; normal. For the audience, they may notice this change and normality of what has become to be a more confident, likable Laura.
The Glass Menagerie is basically a book of symbolism. Laura is mainly represented by her precious glass menagerie. When Tom breaks some peices of it this symbolizes Laura's shattered emotions thoughout the story. The storm in the story also represent Laura's inner tormoils. The unicorn that she gives to Jim towards the end is a perfect example of her. When she describes it to Jim she is basically describing herself- fragile, different, and lonely. When the horn breaks it symbolizes Laura's transformation into a more normal preson.
to the park, or the museum
Laura tells Amanda that she visits the penguins in the zoo every day, and some productions have glass penguins as part of the menagerie, but it is not specifically designated in the stage directions.
Twenty-three years old.
The unicorn represents a mysterious creature which is rare. The glass unicorn is symbolic of Laura. Her personality of not wanting to face reality and then when she is put in a situation which is uncomfortable to her---she falls to pieces. Too exquisitely fragile to move from the self. Later on in the play when she is dancing with Jim O' Connor, the glass unicorn falls off a table top area and the horn breaks. Laura picks it up and says basically that now it is like all the others; normal. For the audience, they may notice this change and normality of what has become to be a more confident, likable Laura.
The Glass Menagerie is basically a book of symbolism. Laura is mainly represented by her precious glass menagerie. When Tom breaks some peices of it this symbolizes Laura's shattered emotions thoughout the story. The storm in the story also represent Laura's inner tormoils. The unicorn that she gives to Jim towards the end is a perfect example of her. When she describes it to Jim she is basically describing herself- fragile, different, and lonely. When the horn breaks it symbolizes Laura's transformation into a more normal preson.
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The glass menagerie is Laura's escape from reality. She is completely withdrawn from society. Her shyness and her minor disability make interactions with others difficult. She seems to care only for the little glass animals she collects, and does not seek friendship or companionship with others. This changes when Jim is invited to her home. Laura allows Jim to hold the figurine as a token of friendship. He accidentally breaks it, then announces he can not longer see Laura, as he is getting married.
to the park, or the museum
Laura tells Amanda that she visits the penguins in the zoo every day, and some productions have glass penguins as part of the menagerie, but it is not specifically designated in the stage directions.
Twenty-three years old.
The cast of The Glass Menagerie - 1973 includes: Katharine Hepburn as Amanda Wingfield Joanna Miles as Laura Wingfield Sam Waterston as Tom Wingfield
when Laura was out of school she had pleurosis and when Jim asked the reason she was out, she said pleurosis and he heard it like blue roses
When tom and Amanda share a heated moment in act 1, when Amanda and Laura are laying the table when Laura and Jim share a kiss just a few,
She likes writing books
because you touch yourself at night.