The Glass Menagerie - Symbolism
English
Grade 6
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~18 mins
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A worksheet focused on analyzing symbolism in The Glass Menagerie, with references drawn from pop culture to help students connect themes and symbols to familiar contexts.
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The Glass Menagerie - Symbolism
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Scene Summary and Context
In Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie, the story revolves around a young woman named Laura, who is shy and physically fragile, much like her collection of delicate glass animals. Her brother Tom struggles with his desire for adventure versus his duty to his family, while their mother Amanda is nostalgic about her past and dreams of a better future for her children. The play uses symbolism to explore themes of fragility, illusion, and escape. For example, Laura’s glass collection symbolizes her delicate nature and her vulnerability in a harsh world. The play’s setting, a small apartment, reflects confinement and limited options. Modern pop culture often references fragile objects or illusions—like the glass in a video game world or a hologram—highlighting the idea that appearances can be deceiving and that characters, like Laura, may be hiding their true strength beneath fragile exteriors.
1.
What is the main symbolic object in The Glass Menagerie, and what does it represent?
[2 marks]2.
Describe how the setting of the play reflects the characters’ limitations.
[3 marks]3.
Identify a pop culture example that uses a fragile or illusionary object and explain its symbolic meaning.
[3 marks]4.
Explain how Laura’s glass collection helps us understand her character.
[4 marks]5.
In modern pop culture, what object or symbol could represent a character with a fragile exterior but hidden strength?
[2 marks]6.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the theme of symbolism in the play?
Aa) Family traditions
Bb) Fragility and illusions
Cc) Adventure and exploration
Dd) Wealth and status
7.
What does Laura’s shyness symbolize in the context of her character?
[2 marks]8.
Analyze the use of light and darkness in the play and how it contributes to the theme of illusion.
[4 marks]9.
Creative Writing: Imagine a scene from a modern pop culture story where a fragile object symbolizes a character’s hidden strength. Write a short scene (around 15 lines) illustrating this symbolism.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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