glass menagerie Creative Writing Task

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Creative Writing Task

Stage Drama

“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams

[Tom heatedly steps down from the fire escape and approaches the nearest road outside in which he finds an old, silvery bench to rest on. He then lights up a cigarette and begins to ponder about his actions back at the Wingfield household]

Tom: Wait a minute… Was that the right thing to do? Should I have done that? [Sighs] It’s strange you know. I’m finally free from the maddening house I’ve wanted to leave for years, yet I’m not feeling any satisfaction at all. In fact, I’m actually feeling somewhat awkward and displeased. Perhaps this wasn’t the best choice to choose? Abandoning mother and Laura doesn’t seem like the right thing to do. [Pauses for a moment, and then unexpectedly shakes his head in disbelief] No, No… I can’t turn back now. It’s too late. What will they think of me if I come back now? No, going back is definitely out of the question.

[He stares blankly at the ground with his head down feeling ashamed]

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Tom: Oh Laura, I hope you’re not mad at me. I’m so sorry, but I have no choice. This is the only way I can truly be set free and experience all the things I’ve always wanted to do. I really hope you understand. I desperately need to get away from here. I need some adventure in my life. I can’t stand my dreary job, my mothers irksome nagging, and the whole family relying on my miniature paychecks to survive. I mean, I can’t always be there for you Laura. I can’t always be there to hold your hand. I’m ...

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