1. Each of the Wingfields escapes from unpleasant reality into a comforting, private world. In Scene One, Amanda escapes from her present circumstances by remembering and talking about her past youth, her beauty, and her romantic successes. How does Laura escape from the real world? What does Tom do to escape from his unhappiness?
2. What part does Laura play in the angry argument between Tom and Amanda?
In the opening of Scene four, Tom describes the magic show that he saw while he was "at the movies." In the show, the magician was nailed into a coffin and was able to escape this coffin without disturbing a nail. Tom connects this coffin to his own life as he wishes he could get out of his own coffin without disturbing a nail.
This is a very specific metaphor. What are ten objects that you could use as metaphors for your life? Drawing, using magazines, or finding pictures online, create a collage of pictures that symbolizes your life (feel free to combine images, like Tom might with a coffin and a nail). Write 3-4 sentences about each object to explain your choices.
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