The Glass Menagerie

A Memory Play of a Fragile Depression-era Family

“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams is a haunting drama set in the 1930s, exploring dreams and disillusionment within the Wingfield family. The play centers on Amanda, a domineering mother, and her two children: Laura, a fragile woman surrounded by her glass figurines, and Tom, who yearns to escape their stifling poverty. With its evocative imagery and lyrical dialogue, the play paints a poignant picture of their struggles between memory and reality.