Symbolism in the Glass Menagerie essay

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Description

Use the questions to develop a short essay of at least three paragraphs and 500 words. In your response, be sure that you have the following: an introductory paragraph with a clear thesis, at least one body paragraph with supporting reasons, examples, and quotations from the play, and a concluding paragraph. Use APA style for formatting the paper and for in-text citations and end references.

Topic

  1. Select one symbol from the play. What is the meaning or significance of the symbol? How is it used to further the story? How does it help the audience to better understand the characters or message of the play?

Reminders

  • Use APA style, and include a title page, running header, proper font and spacing, in-text citations, and a separate references page.
  • Do not use any outside sources to complete this response; rely on your own insights.
  • Quoted material from the play should not exceed 25% of the essay.
  • You may exceed the minimum word and paragraph count.

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Running Head: THE GLASS MENAGERIE

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Institutional Affiliation
Symbolism in the Glass Menagerie
Date
6th February 2019

THE GLASS MENAGERIE

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As the title of the play goes, the glass menagerie, the glass figurines have been broadly
used as the central symbol of Laura’s personality. Laura is portrayed to be very fanciful, delicate,
and appears old-fashioned to a certain level. The essay will elaborate on the symbolism that is
brought out by the glass animal figurines to represent the character of Laura effectively.
Laura is in full possession of the glass figurines which she adores and values so much.
The glass figurines, therefore, signify the play's central theme. For this matter, Laura’s...


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