The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
Essential Quotes by Character: Tom Wingfield
Essential Quotes by Theme: Deception
The Glass Menagerie eNotes Reading Response Prompts
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A picture of Tom and Laura's father hangs in the apartment, even though he had deserted the family years before. Why might Amanda keep a picture of the husband who abandoned her? Do you think life for Amanda and her children would be different if he had not left them? Why or why not?
The "gentleman caller" who will appear later in the play is described as "the long delayed but always expected something that we live for." Do you think most people live their lives waiting for their dreams to come true? Should they? Explain what you think about this passage.
Amanda, Tom and Laura's mother, is a strong personality. What is your opinion of her? Do you like Amanda or not? Discuss how you feel about her.
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