The Glass Menagerie is mainly about the spiritual paralysis of human beings as the result of the depressive atmosphere of the society, breakdown of family institution and lack of understanding among even the most intimate persons; that is, the members of a family. ... In order to give the impression of the reality of such a situation, Williams represents his play as the construction of Tom Wingfield's memory. There are important autobiographical aspects in The Glass Menagerie and the characters which it depicts. ... You can't do creative work and adhere to facts. ... The Glass Men...

• Word Count: 3081
• Approx Pages: 12
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• Grade Level: High School