Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Glass Menagerie

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Glass Menagerie - This collection is Laura's escape from reality. She spends most of her time taking care of this and gives her favorite piece to Jim as a souvenir before he leaves.

Photograph of the Father - This hangs smiling in the living room as a reminder to Tom that escape is possible. It is never given a proper name but often is made the focus point of the play when Tom is thinking of leaving or escaping.

Fire Escape - The entrance to the Wingfield's apartment, and where Tom goes to...
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