The Glass Menagerie

Amanda Wingfield

Mother of Laura and Tom; proud and vivacious, she clings to memories of a genteel past.

Laura Wingfield

Amanda's daughter; shy, physically challenged (wears a leg brace), and prefers staying indoors.

Tom Wingfield

Laura's younger brother; aspiring poet working at a shoe warehouse, frustrated with his life.

Jim O’Connor

Old acquaintance of Tom and Laura, now a shoe warehouse clerk focused on professional success.

Mr. Wingfield

Absent father who left years before the play begins, his picture is displayed in their home.

Glass Menagerie

Symbolizes Laura's delicate nature and her fragile illusions.

Glass Unicorn

Symbolizes Laura's peculiarity; breaking it reflects her lost uniqueness.

Blue Roses

Jim’s nickname for Laura, highlighting her allure and uniqueness.

Fire Escape

Represents an escape from the Wingfield family's dysfunction; used by Tom to seek freedom.

Scene 1

Family dinner shows Amanda's obsession with Laura's social life.

Scene 2

Amanda confronts Laura about her past and health issues.

Scene 3

Conflict between Amanda and Tom over privacy and Laura's condition.

Scene 4

Tom comes home drunk, and Amanda worries about their futures.

Scene 5

Tom announces he has arranged a visit with Jim for Laura.

Scene 6

Amanda reveals Jim is Laura’s old crush; Laura feels ill.

Scene 7

Jim visits, but the night ends in disappointment as he reveals he loves someone else.