Instructions
The film features Katherine Hepburn as Amanda Wingfield, Sam Waterston as her son Tom, Joanna Miles as her daughter Laura, and Michael Moriarty as Jim, the gentleman caller.
Glenda
In four brief, but well-written, essays, discuss each one of the following topics from watching the video of Tennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie at
1. Protagonist and Antagonist Whom would you describe as the protagonist and antagonist of this play? Why? What conflict is resolved between them? Remember the resolution always helps identify the protagonist and antagonist. Use lectures or textbook citations with video specific examples to support your answer.
2. Technical Elements Discuss the setting of the video. How did it differ from what you might have seen on stage instead of on film? What, if any, significance did costume choices play in the production?
3. Idea What was the idea that the playwright wanted us to see? Support your answer with specific details from the video. Relate it to your choices in the first essay.
4. Acting styles Compare and contrast the acting styles of the individual performers who play the characters in the video..
