The Glass Menagerie

Lesson 6
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ELA

Unit 1

11th Grade

Lesson 6 of 15

Objective


Students will be able to explain how the author shows that Amanda is disconnected from reality in scene 5.

Students will be able to identify the author’s tone toward the characters.

Readings and Materials


  • Play: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams  — Scene 5

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Target Task


Question 1

Tom implies that Amanda’s view of Laura is

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Question 2

The description of Amanda’s need to “make a fuss” in preparing for the gentleman caller mainly serves to

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Question 3

Amanda says on p. 40 that her only wish is for “success and happiness for her children.” However, her actions throughout the play do not support her words. Explain using evidence from scene 5.

Key Questions


  • Track the multiple methods (her diction, actions, symbols, etc.) used by the author to indicate that Amanda is disconnected from reality.
  • What is the significance of the word "annunciation" being used in connection with the gentleman caller? What does it suggest that Amanda believes about him?
  • How do the playwright's continual references to the father help to convey his tone toward Amanda?
  • How else does the author establish tone?
  • What is the significance of the violin music at the end of the scene?

Next

Students will be able to explain how Williams uses stage directions to reinforce key ideas, emotions, or themes in the scene.

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