The Importance of Dreams in The Glass Menagerie

Every day, all over the world people hope and dream. Sadly, many of these dreams go unanswered, and their hopes unfulfilled. The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams is a prime example of this phenomenon. Most of the characters in this play have unfulfilled dreams and hopes. Tom, who is stuck in a dead-end job at a shoe factory, wishes to leave and lead a life of adventure. Amanda hopes for the success and happiness of …

…not to be. All throughout this play, hopes are lost, and dreams are broken. There is no way to miss this major theme in the play. It is the case with all of the main characters in the play. It goes to show that no matter how sincere your hopes and dreams are there is no guarantee that they will come true. People must realize this, and stop living in a world of make believe.