1. By Tennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie

2. Setting 1930’s South Great Depression

3. Major Characters Amanda Tom Laura Jim

4. Characterization Amanda Bossy, controlling Tom- Selfish, short tempered Laura Physically disabled, awkward Jim Sketchy, polite, dishonest, confident, well spoken

5. Symbolism Magic Coffin Trick Symbolizes Tom wanting to escape without hurting anyone or without “removing any nails”

6. Symbols of the Past Jonquils Yearbook Amanda’s yellow dress Father’s picture frame Blue Roses

7. Major Themes Escape Two examples Tom wanting to leave just like his father Laura wants to escape past Tom wanting to escape current situation. The Past Two examples Amanda reliving her past through Laura Tom following in his father’s footsteps is the past repeating itself.