Worksheet on The Glass Menagerie - Escape
English
Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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A comprehension practice worksheet focusing on the theme of escape in The Glass Menagerie, using sports as a thematic lens for analysis and creative interpretation.
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Worksheet on The Glass Menagerie - Escape
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie, the theme of escape is central to the characters' desires and actions. Tom Wingfield, the narrator, feels trapped by his mundane life and seeks to escape through cinema, writing, or travel, much like an athlete aiming for a championship after years of training. His sister Laura yearns for a different reality, symbolized by her collection of delicate glass animals—fragile and yearning to break free from her sheltered existence. Their mother, Amanda, clings to past glories and hopes for her children’s success, akin to a coach encouraging a team to win despite setbacks. The play uses sporting metaphors to explore the characters’ struggles for freedom—each character's pursuit of 'escape' reflects their individual dreams and frustrations, comparable to athletes striving for victory. Single phrases such as 'climbing the ladder' or 'breaking free' evoke the tension between confinement and liberation, illustrating how personal ambitions mirror competitive sports. The play's setting, depicting small-town life, emphasizes the universal desire to overcome limitations, akin to athletes facing challenges in a game. Williams masterfully uses these metaphors to heighten the emotional stakes, revealing that escape might be impossible but remains a powerful motivator for the characters to persevere.
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Comprehension Questions
Answer each question based on the scene summary provided.
1.
Describe how Tom's desire to escape is compared to an athlete's goal in sports.
[2 marks]2.
What does Laura’s collection of glass animals symbolize in the context of the theme of escape?
[2 marks]3.
Identify and explain the sporting metaphor used when the characters are described as 'climbing the ladder' or 'breaking free.'
[3 marks]4.
Analyze how the setting of the play enhances the theme of limitations and escape.
[4 marks]5.
What is the significance of the phrases 'climbing the ladder' and 'breaking free' within the context of the characters’ dreams?
[3 marks]6.
Identify a literary technique used in the scene summary to convey the theme of escape and explain its effect.
[4 marks]7.
How does the play use symbolism to explore the characters’ desires to escape?
[4 marks]8.
Based on the summary, write a brief creative paragraph imagining a character in The Glass Menagerie as an athlete trying to 'break free' from a championship game.
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Reflect on why the characters’ desire for escape is compared to sports struggles. What does this analogy suggest about their experiences?
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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