Actuality of a Fantasy

The "Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams, portrays the Wingfield family and Jim as unable to face reality and live a deceiving life. "Glass Menagerie" characters are faced with reality, yet all the characters ignore reality to cover it with a fantasy. The "Glass Menagerie" is filled with illusions and reality.
<Tab/>Laura's illusions are symbolized by her glass collection of animals. Her reality comes from being slightly crippled. She is very shy and nervous which makes it hard for her to interact with people. Tom tells Laura that Jim is coming to the house. …