"Listen, I'm going to be a doctor. I'm not worried who I'm going to marry yet- if I get married." PAGE 50
A Raisin in the Sun has some distinct similarities to The Glass Menagerie. Both plays deal with a realistic family conflict. In this particular scene, Beneatha is talking about making something of herself. She is not content living with her family the rest of her life working in other people's houses. In this way, she is like Tom. Tom is not content in his current situation and wants to get out and have some adventure. Also, this quote discusses the idea of marriage. Marriage was a central idea in The Glass Menagerie as well. Mama and Ruth seem to care more about Beneatha getting married than she does. In The Glass Menagerie, Amanda is overly concerned and enveloped in the idea of Laura finding a husband. This shows that the older generation seems more into the marriages than the children because that is how they grew up. Both plays also deal with the conflict of what is best for the family. Amanda is harsh on her children because she wants them to lead a better life than she has. Mama truly has the best interest of the family in mind when she puts money down on the new house. She takes the initiative because she knows that is what the family wants and needs, even if it is a financial burden. The Glass Menagerie and a Raisin in the Sun have other similarities as well.
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The Glass Menagerie
"There was a Jim O'Connor we both knew in high school-If that is the one that Tom is bringing to dinner-you'll have to excuse me, I won't come to the table." page 1264
This play has presented itself as more appealing to me. The language is much easier to follow. Also the plot of the play is more realistic. Although, the play is more realistic, some aspects still present themselves as highly unlikely. Some of the situations are blown way out of proportion which is annoying. Amanda acts like Jim is automatically going to marry Laura. She acts like this dinner is such a big deal. Really, Jim is just having dinner with them because Tom invited him, not because he has any interest in Laura. Also, Amanda worries that Laura will never get married just because she has not had as many callers as she did. Not getting married is not as bad as she makes it seem. Just because she is not married yet also does not prove that she will not. Amanda gets all dressed up as if she is the one meeting the boy and acts crazy. This was very annoying because she was very immature. Also, just because Laura knew Jim in high school should not mean that she cannot come to the table with him. He does not even remember her. She blew it way out of proportion. She did not even give the situation a chance. While the play was easier to understand, the exaggeration made some of the events annoying.
This play has presented itself as more appealing to me. The language is much easier to follow. Also the plot of the play is more realistic. Although, the play is more realistic, some aspects still present themselves as highly unlikely. Some of the situations are blown way out of proportion which is annoying. Amanda acts like Jim is automatically going to marry Laura. She acts like this dinner is such a big deal. Really, Jim is just having dinner with them because Tom invited him, not because he has any interest in Laura. Also, Amanda worries that Laura will never get married just because she has not had as many callers as she did. Not getting married is not as bad as she makes it seem. Just because she is not married yet also does not prove that she will not. Amanda gets all dressed up as if she is the one meeting the boy and acts crazy. This was very annoying because she was very immature. Also, just because Laura knew Jim in high school should not mean that she cannot come to the table with him. He does not even remember her. She blew it way out of proportion. She did not even give the situation a chance. While the play was easier to understand, the exaggeration made some of the events annoying.
The Glass Menagerie- Question 2
"To begin with, I turn back time. I reverse it to that quaint period, the thirties, when the huge middle class of America was matriculating in a school for the blind. Their eyes had failed them, or they had failed their eyes..." page 1236
This is Tom speaking as the narrator. He uses distinctly different language when he is the narrator as opposed to when he is a character. As a narrator, Tom speaks more properly. He uses more advanced diction and more complex sentence structure. As a character, Tom uses a more simple form of speaking. He uses smaller words and shorter sentences. Tom speaks differently because when he is a character, he has to portray a certain part. He must align himself with the character and how he would speak. As the narrator, he is supposed to be more objective. He must view the play as an observer rather than a participant. He uses different language in the two senses so the audience can easily tell when he is the narrator and when he is the character. If Tom used the narrator language throughout, the play would lose some of its realism. People don't actually talk the way he does as the narrator so it would not seem as real. Because he talks in a common way it is easier to believe the play. Also, the smaller sentences portray him as an uneducated character as he is.
This is Tom speaking as the narrator. He uses distinctly different language when he is the narrator as opposed to when he is a character. As a narrator, Tom speaks more properly. He uses more advanced diction and more complex sentence structure. As a character, Tom uses a more simple form of speaking. He uses smaller words and shorter sentences. Tom speaks differently because when he is a character, he has to portray a certain part. He must align himself with the character and how he would speak. As the narrator, he is supposed to be more objective. He must view the play as an observer rather than a participant. He uses different language in the two senses so the audience can easily tell when he is the narrator and when he is the character. If Tom used the narrator language throughout, the play would lose some of its realism. People don't actually talk the way he does as the narrator so it would not seem as real. Because he talks in a common way it is easier to believe the play. Also, the smaller sentences portray him as an uneducated character as he is.
The Glass Menagerie- internal conflict
"But I'm not patient. I don't want to wait till then. I'm tired of the movies and I am about to move!" page 1268
This quote provides an example of an internal conflict. Tom has an internal conflict throughout the play. First, he is in search of action and adventure. To attempt to ease this desire, he goes to the movies often. He wants to see other people's lives because he is not satisfied in his own. In this quote, Tom's internal conflict is heightened. He is no longer appeased by just going to the movies. He wants to have the experiences that the people in the movies have rather than just watching them. It is not as easy as just moving on with his life to find adventure. Tom is torn between his responsibilities at home and what he wants. What has kept him at home this long is his sister. He feels like he needs to help with his sister. He cannot stand being at home any longer. He has had enough and feels like he has to leave, no matter what. The conflict exists between what he wants to do and what he feels he ought to do.
This quote provides an example of an internal conflict. Tom has an internal conflict throughout the play. First, he is in search of action and adventure. To attempt to ease this desire, he goes to the movies often. He wants to see other people's lives because he is not satisfied in his own. In this quote, Tom's internal conflict is heightened. He is no longer appeased by just going to the movies. He wants to have the experiences that the people in the movies have rather than just watching them. It is not as easy as just moving on with his life to find adventure. Tom is torn between his responsibilities at home and what he wants. What has kept him at home this long is his sister. He feels like he needs to help with his sister. He cannot stand being at home any longer. He has had enough and feels like he has to leave, no matter what. The conflict exists between what he wants to do and what he feels he ought to do.
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