"The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams is full of symbols. Because the play is a memory play, certain objects clearly represent the feelings or characteristics of the characters. The glass menagerie itself, Laura's collection of glass figurines, is clearly one of the most important symbols of the play, as evidenced by the fact that it is the title of the play. The fact that it is not only an object of great importance, but also the title of the play, leads one to believe that it has some greater symbolism to the play than simply representing Laura's fragility and uniqueness. Certainly it is a fitting symbol of Laura. It is a perfect reflection of her small personality; her delicate individuality that could shatter if not handled with extreme care. However, could the glass menagerie be a symbol of something more"

The glass menagerie is a collection of figures...