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What relevance do you think this play has for today's readers and theatergoers? Why do you think the play has retained its popularity? Posted by patty35 on Oct 5, 2008. |
The Glass Menagerie Group
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The play has retained its popularity because many of the issues raised in the play are still with us today. Amanda is a single parent, forced to raise two children on her own. She refuses to let Laura even mention her disability and therefore, Laura seems unable to cope with being different. Many people who are different in some way face the same self-doubts as Laura. Tom is forced into being the bread winner for his family due to circumstances beyond his control. He and his mother do not understand each other. Today, many parents still do not understand their children and vice-versa. Jim, the big man on campus in high school, finds that he is not so big after he graduates. Many former big men on campus could tell you the same story. In addition, the play says much about the attraction between young men and women and how fickle that attention can be. I think the same holds true today. Finally, the play focuses on the dreams we all have for our futures and the chance that our dreams may not come true. Especially given today's economy, I think people should be prepared and be able to face that the possibility that "you can't have it all." Posted by ms-mcgregor on Oct 5, 2008. |
