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Notes on Williams' "Glass Menagerie" and "Streetcar Named Desire


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No. of pages 88

Published: 2013

Great for age 12-18 years

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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature. CliffsNotes on Glass Menagerie & Streetcar Named Desire explores two popular plays, both of which take place in the South and borrow heavily from author Tennessee Williams's own life experiences. Following stories marked by struggle among loved ones, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each scene within the works. Other features that help you figure out this important work include* Personal background on the playwright* Introduction to and synopsis of the plays* In-depth analyses of the cast of characters* Review section that features interactive quizzes and suggested essay topics* Selected bibliographies for both plays Classic literature or modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

 

 

There are 88 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2013 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company .

GARY CAREY, M. A. , was in the publishing profession for over 25 years. A Fullbright scholar at the University of Vienna, JAMES L. ROBERTS was Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He taught extensively at major universities throughout the world.

This book has the following chapters: Author's Life and Background. The Glass Menagerie. Plot Summary. Characters. Structure through Memory. Scene Summaries and Commentaries. Character Analyses. Study Questions. Suggested Theme Topics. A Streetcar Named Desire. Plot Summary. Central Characters. Structure through Contrasts. Scene Summaries and Commentaries. Character Analyses. Study Questions. Suggested Theme Topics. Selected Bibliography.

 

This book features the following character:

Tennessee Williams
This book features the character Tennessee Williams.