The Glass Menagerie
Tennessee Williams
Tom's last monologue of the play confuses me. I understand that he left his family in search of adventure. However, I do not understand why he is so upset about leaving Laura specifically. He almost has a creepy love for his sister. "I am more faithful than I intended to be" (Williams, 1289). The word faithful makes me think more of a spouse than a sibling.Tom is evidently more upset about leaving Laura than he is about leaving his mom.
Another part of the end of the play that confuses me is the importance of the candles. Laura blowing out the candles ends the play, so it must have some significance. I am confused why Tom specifically tells Laura to blow out the candles. "Blow out your candles, Laura- and so goodbye..."(Williams, 1289). Perhaps blowing out the candles signifies the end to Tom's relationship with his family. However, I am still confused.
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