... of technology and gives it a high regard because the emphasis society places on it. Thus, Jim symbolizes the only aspect reality in the play. Opposite to Jim is Laura, who represents illusion. Laura Wingfield portrays a dependent female; whose crippled leg foreshadows the crippling of her emotions and her ability to communicate with people other than Tom and Amanda. She evades the characteristics ... of reality entirely through her imagination. Laura's damaged leg began to haunt her throughout high school. Amanda would tell Laura that she just had "a little defect, hardly noticeable even...

• Word Count: 1784
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... of technology and gives it a high regard because the emphasis society places on it. Thus, Jim symbolizes the only aspect reality in the play. Opposite to Jim is Laura, who represents illusion. Laura Wingfield portrays a dependent female; whose crippled leg foreshadows the crippling of her emotions and her ability to communicate with people other than Tom and Amanda. She evades the characteristics ... of reality entirely through her imagination. Laura's damaged leg began to haunt her throughout high school. Amanda would tell Laura that she just had "a little defect, hardly noticeable even...

• Word Count: 1745
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... to be harder. Although Amanda appears to often be stuck in the past, without any idea of reality, she bounces back and forth. She first says to Laura, "I know so well what becomes of unmarried women who aren't prepared to occupy a position. I've seen such pitiful cases in the South-- barely tolerated ... the following discussion regarding the class, the very fact that she lied shows us that she knew there would be unpleasant circumstances for her action (16-18). Laura is associated with her glass figurines. She is very protective of them. She lives in a world of pretty glass. To further ...

• Word Count: 1744
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School