The Glass Menagerie Themes

“The Glass Menagerie” is about a dysfunctional family in crisis . Some of the themes in the play deal with the subjects of escape and abandonment vs. responsibility. Apply these themes to the characters of Amanda, Laura and Tom. And have you ever personally been in a situation you wanted to escape from or forced to take on responsibility that was too much for you to handle?

The Glass Menagerie Characters

In the play “The Glass Menagerie” whom do you most identify with and why?Whom do you least identify with and why?

The Playwright: Character Types

Using any fairy tale or classical story (for example Cinderella, Pinocchio), identify the four character types: protagonist, antagonist, confidante, and raisonneur(wise one).

Medea: Differences between Women and Men

The play “Medea” illustrates the differences and conflict between the genders. Discuss some differences between men and women and use one quote from the play to support your viewpoint.

Medea: Playwright’s Purpose

“Medea” is a very controversial tragedy. Written by the Greek playwright Euripides,what is the primary purpose of the play? Is the purpose important or meaningful today? How so?