Drama only The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams.
1. Why does Tom go to the movies so often?
2. What are the similarities between Tom and his father?
3. What is the significance of Laura’s unicorn?
4. Why does Amanda nag at Tom so much?
5. Does Jim have the potential greatness attributed to him by Laura?
6. Why does Amanda blame Tom for the failure of the evening?
7. Which characters face life most realistically? Defend your choice.
8. What does the fire escape reveal about each character’s personality?
9. Does Laura fully understand her position and especially the responsibility that Tom feels for her?
10. Choose either Laura, Tom, or Amanda, and argue how the person you chose should be considered the main character of the play.
11. Write an essay depicting Amanda’s strengths and weakness. Is she an admirable person or merely a silly, frustrated woman?
12. Is the message of this play optimistic? Pessimistic? Both? Explain.
13. Create an original playwriting script. The play should include an exposition, well-developed plot (with conflict and resolution), setting, props, dialogue, and stage directions. Note: No in text citations or Works Cited page necessary.
