The Glass Menagerie #2

The Glass Menagerie has an interesting approach produced by Tennessee Williams that produces an interesting effect in the audience because of the combination with the narrator and the character Tom being the same person. This narrational fusion of this person allowed the play to flow nicely and also have a sense of connectedness with the audience. The Tom that narrates allows himself to talk about what he knows now compared to what he knew at the time the scene was happening. It helps the transitions between major changes between the scenes that occur. Having Tom as a narrator also made me think that he was more credible on the information provided before and in-between scenes. By the conclusion of the play, I was comfortable with the knowledge that Tom has exaggerated some details to a certain degree, but so has every other character in the play. The diction used by Tom when he was not in character proved to be a little bit informative at times but he wrapped the play up extremely well by almost concluding with a speech while the action continues. As his mother and sister discuss other business, Tom makes the larger decision and makes his way out of the home. Looking back in he reveals what actions he takes in the future and keys in the audience on how his family influenced the rest of his life. His dialogue calls out to his sister longing to maintain the relationship that he had at one point in time. He watches as his sister stays in her own little world, wishing her the best saying, "Blow out your candles, Laura-and so goodbye..."(1289).