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The Glass Menagerie

by Tennessee Williams

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The Glass Menagerie

In Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie, Tom Wingfield's character development is central to the narrative. Tom struggles with a profound desire for independence and escape from his confining...

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The Glass Menagerie

Tom Wingfield is the narrator and central character in Tennessee Williams' play, serving as a lens through which the story unfolds. Haunted by guilt, Tom reflects on his decision to leave his family,...

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