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  how does the fire escape function as a symbol to reveal something about each character's personality in the Glass Menagerie?

  Posted by guycbhurst on Jan 5, 2010 at 03:17 PM

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  At the end of the story, Tom asks Laura to blow out the candles. What does that action symbolize to Tom?

  Posted by angiejd13 on Nov 29, 2009 at 12:15 PM

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  What is Amanda Wingfield's personality like?

  Posted by worstgameever on Nov 28, 2009 at 10:08 AM

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  Who are two characters in the story that could be foils for each other and why?

  Posted by madisonmay15 on Jul 28, 2009 at 12:18 PM

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  In Scene 7 of "The Glass Menagerie," there is a power failure at the beginning of the play. What does that mean both literally and figuratively?

  Posted by meoconmimi234 on Jun 9, 2009 at 06:46 PM

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  Is Amanda is really unstable or is she just eccentric? 

  Posted by rokkit62 on Mar 16, 2009 at 12:54 PM

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  How did each of the characters escape from reality?

  Posted by onetwoonetwothreefour on Feb 9, 2009 at 09:51 AM

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  In The Glass Menagerie, why does Tom contrast the social backgrounds of Spain and America in his opening speech?

  Posted by grobin on Jan 8, 2009 at 12:42 PM

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  Would you discuss three main symbols from "The Glass Menagerie" in relation to at least two characters from the play?

  Posted by alii on Jan 1, 2009 at 03:56 AM

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  Who is the protagonist of Glass Menagerie? Why?

  Posted by sanem on Jan 1, 2009 at 03:43 AM

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  In "The Glass Menagerie", how does the fantasy world help all three Wingflields escape their problems?

  Posted by egtrz on Dec 17, 2008 at 04:31 PM

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  What are some ways in which Amanda tries to relive her past in "The Glass Menagerie"?

  Posted by cory63 on Dec 7, 2008 at 03:42 PM

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  What role did Amanda, Tom, and Laura play in the "The Glass Menagerie"?

  Posted by adefang on Nov 24, 2008 at 04:24 AM

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  Who is the main character of "The Glass Menagerie" - Tom, Laura or Amanda? Why?

  Posted by tinuke123 on Nov 21, 2008 at 02:17 PM

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  How does each character in "The Glass Menagerie" cling to illusions/deception in order to survive harsh reality?

  Posted by adefang on Nov 17, 2008 at 06:38 AM

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  Why is the play called "The Glass Menagerie"? Explain how Laura's glass collection symbolizes each family member.

  Posted by adefang on Nov 15, 2008 at 02:44 PM

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  In "The Glass Menagerie," what do the candles symbolize?

  Posted by wwzwlmd on Oct 6, 2008 at 10:35 AM

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  What special conditions exist for the Wingfields that make it an especially trying situation for the characters?

  Posted by mary37 on Oct 6, 2008 at 09:38 AM

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  What does "The Glass Menagerie" suggest about the importance and significance of dreams?

  Posted by kathy3 on Oct 5, 2008 at 05:54 PM

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  What is the narrator's role in "The Glass Menagerie"?  What would be gained or lost without him?

  Posted by perezj on Oct 5, 2008 at 05:45 PM