Something tangible that represents something intangible.
What is symbol?
100
A recurring object, word, phrase, or action that has a consistent meaning in a story.
What is motif?
100
The process by which an author creates a character; or lets the reader know what a character is like.
What is characterization?
100
A universal & large idea or message that recurs in a story.
What is theme?
100
A subtle reference to something--usually to history, religion, or literature.
What is allusion?
200
The way in which Tom escapes from his problems.
What are the movies?
200
Originally a symbol, this becomes a recurring way for Laura to escape when she is in a difficult situation.
What is the victrola?
200
This character is described as fragile, especially when the glass collection breaks at the end of Scene III.
Who is Laura?
200
Throughout the play, each character wishes to make a change in one way or another. This represents a larger idea of wanting to move on to better things.
What is the theme of escape?
200
This allusion is used to refer to one of Amanda Wingfield's gentleman callers who became very rich.
What is the Midas touch?
300
Tom gives this to Laura during the Malvolio passage in order to symbolize a hope for a better future.
What is the rainbow colored scarf?
300
In the Paradise Dance Hall passage, they are referred to as brief and deceptive, showing that change was imminent for all the young people.
What are rainbows?
300
This character is described as "living in the past" when the idea of gentleman callers is discussed.
Who is Amanda?
300
This universal idea refers to Amanda's recollection of her younger years in Blue Mountain.
What is the theme of living in the past?
300
An author who is alluded to by Amanda Wingfield after she confiscates Tom's books in Scene III.
Who is D.H. Lawrence?
400
This symbolizes Laura's escape when she is feeling uncomfortable.
What is the victrola?
400
This is repeated often to represent a person that will hopefully become Laura's husband.
What is the gentleman caller?
400
This character is described as bored with life and longing for adventure.
Who is Tom?
400
This universal idea is represented differently for each character and refers to moving out of difficult situations.
What is the theme of escape?
400
Allusions used during the Paradise Dance Hall passage referring to various events associated with World War II.
What is Berchtesgaden, Chamberlain's umbrella, or Guernica?
500
The symbol of Laura's change in the final scene when she and Jim are dancing.
What is the glass unicorn?
500
Laura's prized possession, which indicates the only thing that Laura finds comfort in throughout the play.
What is the glass menagerie?
500
This character can be described as ambitious for enrolling in a night course in public speaking.
Who is Jim?
500
The theme of escape is represented by this symbol, referring to Tom's place of employment.
What is the shoe warehouse?
500
A love song that Laura plays a scratchy rendition of on the victrola right before opening the door for Jim & Tom.