What are some themes in "Glass Menagerie"?

Question

My main theme discusses dysfunctional families, but I need 3 more to tie in with the main theme. I was thinking possibly escaping reality, deception, controlling parents, any more out there?

Answer 1

I just did a director's presentation for this play. My focuses were on self-deception (Amanda), repression and parental oppression (Laura) and the importance of individual freedom for happiness, despite the costs (Tom).

Answer 2

Tennessee Williams. The Glass Menagerie.

I have found 8 summaries for you to look at, click the link below. I have included a short extract to give you a taste of what the reviews have to offer and they’re FREE..!!!

http://www.antistudy.com/search.php?title=Glass+Menagerie

http://www.freebooknotes.com/book.php3?id=781

The Difficulty of Accepting Reality.

The Impossibility of True Escape.

The Unrelenting Power of Memory.

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/menagerie/themes.html


1.ILLUSION

2.ESCAPE

3.FRAGILITY

4.LIGHT

5.FAILURE AND THE MYTH OF SUCCESS

http://www.freebooknotes.com/page.php?link=http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/barrons/glsmeng.asp&book=781

Good luck.

Kevin, Liverpool, England.

Answer 3

What about the depiction of the women? Williams manages to create these women who are neither strong or even independent. It seems like they have to win people over with their vulnerability or deceit. As a woman, that has always irked me.