Friday, January 22, 2010

Scene 7 Glass Menagerie

Well the last scene mostly takes place in the around and after dinner in the house with Jim and Laura, at first you get a sense that Laura will finally be able to find someone and become "normal." the kiss was the first time that she let her guard down to someone and she got a taste of the real world, but almost immediately after that her heart was broken. I didn't really see that coming with the whole Betty thing, I think that he either made or up, or it was an arranged thing that he isn't to sure about. Even though he talks about how she has made him a better man, I just don't see how you forget to bring that up before going over and taking a date at someones house. obviously the unicorn breaking was a big symbol of Laura starting to become normal instead of a fantasy and extinct creature.
"Oh, Laura, Laura, I tried to leave you behind me, but I am more faithful than I intended to be" this quote is referring to how even though tom left his family in search of his dreams, his sister is still with him and anytime he sees a piece of glass and quality lights it makes him think of her. I feel everyone can relate to this quote, not saying that a piece of glass reminds us of someone, but there is something that does.... a song, a smell, a food. I mean certain things remind me of my grandfather, like christmas time, and Clemson sports. a little different since he is dead and tom left amanda and laura. but you know what i mean.

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