The Glass Menagerie: Post #1

This play is relatively similar to the Raisin in the Sun; both of them take place in cities, involve a daughter in need of an education, and a family struggling for money. However, in this situation, Laura, has decided to give up her education at the business school because she became easily nervous, even vomiting. Now, her mother, Amanda, is pushing her to find herself a husband to rely upon. Oh, the words Beneatha would say to the family.

I also noticed the differences in the environments. The housing arrangements seem to be more elegant, while their food is more divine. Unlike the Youngers, who barely have anything to eat, this family has food which “has lots of delicate flavors that have to be held in the mouth for appreciation” (146). Amanda even brings out a tray of dessert for the dining table.

The two plays a vaguely similar, but are vastly different. I wonder if they’re more similar that to what meets the eye.