1. Glass Menagerie
... time as it is preserved in his memory. The sarcasm and humorous irony are defenses, checks against a drowning wave of nostalgia or remorse. Williams's production notes and stage directions emphasize the striving for what Williams described as a "new plastic theater." Realism, he felt, had run its course; it offered, like ... and Tom talk while the women busy themselves in other rooms. Jim makes a pitch for Tom to take the public speaking course he is taking. He notes that he and Tom were clearly meant for "executive positions." Although, Jim warns, if Tom doesn't wake up, he'll soon be ...
- Word Count: 5517
- Approx Pages: 22
- Grade Level: High School