The Glass Menagerie describes the harsh realities people face in a modern world. In my opinion, The Glass Menagerie exposes the lost dreams of a southern family and their desperate struggle to escape reality. Williams' brilliant use of symbols adds depth to the play, allowing it to be interpreted on many levels. The glass menagerie itself is a symbol Williams' uses to represent the broken lives of Amanda, Laura and Tom Wingfield and their inability …showed first 75 words of 1087 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1087 total…the search for happiness is not one of the past. It is very present in our society. We all somehow and someway hold on to a symbol that represents and reminds us of something. Laura had her glass collection but to everyone else whether it be a beanie baby collection, favorite sports team paraphernalia, or a shoe fetish, they give us meaning and a feeling of belonging and identity that help us get through today.