Laura

I wanted to blog about Tom's sister Laura because she seems to be a voided character and the title is based off of her. I never really understood what a Glass Menagerie was until close to the end. Laura has a collection of glass animals. Laura was crippled and put herself down alot. (page 1244) When I was reading this story, I kept thinking Laura was younger than Tom. But, that is ot true, Laura is two years older. TOm is the one going out and working at the warehouse having a job, while Laura quit school and walks in the park and museums for seven hours a day. (page 1242) When Jim comes to the house, Laura freaks out. She feels ill and does not want to open the door. She used to have a crush. When Jim breaks one of Laura's animals, i feel it symbolizes that Laura will break away from her constant shyness. She will soon become someone and make something of herself. Jim tells her she needs to be confident. (1283) Tom loves his sister and is concerned about leaving because he knows whereever he goes, his sister will always be around because of her great love of menageries.