One of the prominent themes in Three Tall Women is how an individual's view of aging evolves as they grow older. This theme frequently appears in poetry, especially in the works of the English Romantic poets from the early 1800s. Consider reading William Wordsworth’s “Ode: Intimations of Immortality” (1804) or selections from William Blake’s poetry collection, Songs of Innocence and of Experience (1794). Compare how childhood and adulthood are depicted by Albee, Wordsworth, and Blake. How do these portrayals differ? How has time influenced people's perspectives on age and experience?

The main character's life was significantly influenced by her early 20th-century childhood. Investigate the “Jazz Age” in 1920s America. Describe what life was like for the affluent in major East Coast cities and compare it to today. Also, compare the opportunities available to women then with those available now. How have things evolved for women over time?

When C discovers how her life has unfolded, she is taken aback. Create an outline of your personal life goals. Where do you envision yourself in five years? Ten years? Fifty years? Include as many specifics as possible. Then draft a completely different plan that would still bring you happiness. Alter your career, relationships, and lifestyle. How can you achieve each of your envisioned lives? Which aspects of your plans are within your control, and which are beyond it?

How are male characters represented in the play? Consider her first love, her husband, and her son. Are these representations fair? Provide reasons to support your answer.

The “tall woman” and her son have a clash over his friends, sexual orientation, and lifestyle, resulting in a twenty-year silence between them. What could they have done differently to prevent this estrangement? Write a scene where the two characters reunite after twenty years.