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The Glass Menagerie is basically a book of symbolism. Laura is mainly represented by her precious glass menagerie. When Tom breaks some peices of it this symbolizes Laura's shattered emotions thoughout the story. The storm in the story also represent Laura's inner tormoils. The unicorn that she gives to Jim towards the end is a perfect example of her. When she describes it to Jim she is basically describing herself- fragile, different, and lonely. When the horn breaks it symbolizes Laura's transformation into a more normal preson.
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DevinThe question needs to be more clarified because a lot happens to Laura in The Glass Menagerie. In the end of the play, Tom leaves both Laura and Amanda behind... he literally deserts them. Not only that but Laura is also left heartbroken because Jim, the first man she has ever kissed and liked, kisses her on the lips... then, he reveals to her that he is engaged to Bety.
Tom doesn't really "desert" the family, he had made a deal with their Mother - if he gets Laura an "gentleman caller" she will let him leave, which has wanted to do for years. His exit is just as contentious as his presence.
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In the book The Glass Menagerie where did Laura go instead of school?
to the park, or the museum
Is there a penguin in The Glass Menagerie?
Laura tells Amanda that she visits the penguins in the zoo every day, and some productions have glass penguins as part of the menagerie, but it is not specifically designated in the stage directions.
What age is Laura Wingfield from The Glass Menagerie?
Twenty-three years old.
The overall tone of The Glass Menagerie is one of?
The Glass Menagerie has a tone of sad nostalgia.
In the last scene of the glass menagerie why does Laura not get upset when Jim breaks the unicorn while they are dancing?
Check out the answer to "What are some symbols representing Laura in The Glass Menagerie?" She is not upset about it because without the horn the unicorn becomes like other normal horses. Since the unicorn is a symbol for Laura, the fact that she isn't upset about its breaking means that she herself wishes to be normal, just like other girls.
