Worksheet on The Glass Menagerie: Escape and Mystery
English
Year 9
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring themes of escape and mystery within The Glass Menagerie, focusing on creative and analytical tasks.
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Worksheet on The Glass Menagerie: Escape and Mystery
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Grade Year 9
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Scene Summary and Context
In this pivotal scene from The Glass Menagerie, the characters are caught in a moment of tension and uncertainty. The setting is a modest apartment where illusions and reality collide, leaving the audience with a sense of mystery and longing. Amanda, the mother, dreams of a better life for her children, while Tom, her son, yearns to escape the confines of his environment. The scene hints at secrets buried beneath the surface, with subtle references to past events that shape their present circumstances. A phrase like 'shadowed past' is subtly introduced, suggesting hidden truths. The atmosphere is charged with unspoken questions and unresolved tensions, inviting the audience to decipher what lies beneath the surface of their interactions.
1.
Identify the phrase in the summary that hints at hidden truths or secrets.
[2 marks]2.
Describe in two sentences how the setting contributes to the atmosphere of mystery in the scene.
[3 marks]B
Creative Writing Tasks
Complete the following tasks to explore the themes of escape and mystery in the play.
1.
Write a short story (around 200 words) where a character discovers a mysterious object that prompts them to escape their current situation. Include descriptive details to evoke a sense of intrigue.
[15 marks]2.
Using a metaphor, describe the feeling of wanting to escape from a situation that feels like 'being trapped in a shadow'. Explain your choice briefly.
[3 marks]3.
Create a dialogue between two characters: one wishes to escape their reality, the other tries to dissuade them. Focus on building tension and mystery through their words.
[15 marks]C
Analysis of Techniques
Consider the following: The use of silence to build tension, the significance of shadows and light, and the subtle hints of hidden pasts. Reflect on how these techniques contribute to the overall theme of mystery and escape.
1.
Identify a literary technique used to create an atmosphere of suspense in the scene described.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the motif of shadows enhances the theme of mystery in the play.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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