The Glass Menagerie: Analysis & Annotation
English
Grade 7
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~18 mins
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A worksheet designed to enhance understanding of symbolism in The Glass Menagerie through analysis and annotation tasks for Grade 7 students.
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The Glass Menagerie: Analysis & Annotation
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Scene Summary and Context
In the opening scenes of The Glass Menagerie, the Wingfield family is introduced in their small apartment in St. Louis during the 1930s. Tom, the narrator, describes the family dynamics and the struggles faced by each member. Amanda, the mother, clings to her past and her hopes for her daughter's future, symbolizing nostalgia and longing. Laura, the daughter, is shy and physically fragile, symbolized by her collection of glass animals—particularly her glass unicorn—reflecting her unique, delicate nature and feelings of fragility. The play’s setting and objects serve as symbols for the characters' inner worlds: the fire escape represents escape from reality; the glass collection embodies vulnerability; and the apartment reflects confinement. The phrase 'light as a feather, stiff as a board' hints at the play’s recurring themes of fragility and strength. The entire narrative uses these symbols to explore themes of memory, hope, and escape, revealing how personal symbolism shapes the characters' perceptions of their lives.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and context guide.
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What does Laura's collection of glass animals symbolize about her character?
[2 marks]2.
Identify a symbol in the summary that represents escape from reality.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the symbol of the glass unicorn relates to Laura's feelings.
[4 marks]4.
What theme is reinforced by the phrase 'light as a feather, stiff as a board'?
[1 mark]Aa) Strength and resilience
Bb) Fragility and vulnerability
Cc) Freedom and independence
Dd) Happiness and hope
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Describe how setting and objects in the play serve as symbols for the characters' inner worlds.
[4 marks]6.
Identify a literary device used in the summary and explain its purpose.
[2 marks]7.
How do the symbols in the play contribute to its central themes?
[4 marks]8.
Create a short paragraph explaining the significance of symbolism in understanding the characters' inner struggles.
[4 marks]9.
Select a phrase from the summary that illustrates a key symbolic element and explain its importance.
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- 12/31/2025
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