Analysis & Annotation: Amanda Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet focuses on analysing Amanda Wingfield's character in Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie. It provides contextual background, extracts, and questions to develop understanding and critical analysis skills.
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Analysis & Annotation: Amanda Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie
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Introduction and Context
The Glass Menagerie is a semi-autobiographical play by Tennessee Williams that explores themes of memory, illusion, and personal struggle. Amanda Wingfield is a central character, representing nostalgia for the past and the burdens of responsibility. She is a former Southern belle who now faces financial difficulties and the challenges of raising her children alone. Her personality is characterised by a mixture of tenderness and harshness, often fluctuating between hope and despair. Amanda's obsession with finding a suitor for her daughter Laura reflects her longing for social stability and security. Her interactions reveal her determination to secure a better future for her family, despite the limitations imposed by her circumstances. The phrase 'Her voice is a mixture of charm and desperation' encapsulates her complex personality. The play's setting in St. Louis during the 1930s adds historical context of economic hardship and societal change, influencing Amanda's outlook and behaviour. Throughout the play, Amanda's character serves as a symbol of resilience amid adversity, illustrating the tension between reality and illusion that pervades the story.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the summary and extract. Use evidence from the text where appropriate.
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Summarise Amanda Wingfield's character in two or three sentences.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one phrase from the content that illustrates Amanda's personality.
[2 marks]3.
What historical context influences Amanda's outlook?
[2 marks]4.
Explain how Amanda's obsession with Laura's suitor reflects her personality and desires.
[4 marks]5.
Describe the setting of the play and its significance.
[2 marks]6.
Identify a literary technique used in the characterisation of Amanda and explain its effect.
[3 marks]7.
How does Amanda symbolise resilience despite adversity?
[3 marks]8.
What is the significance of the phrase 'Her voice is a mixture of charm and desperation' in understanding Amanda's character?
[3 marks]9.
In what ways does the play reflect themes of memory and illusion through Amanda's character?
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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