Lesson 4 | The Glass Menagerie | 11th Grade English

Objective

Students will be able to explain how the playwright develops the conflict in scene 3.

Readings and Materials

Play: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams pp. 19 – 25 — Scene 3

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Question 1

As presented in scene 3, Tom is best described as

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Question 2

What does the fire escape symbolize in the novel?

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Question 3

Describe what you have learned about each character so far, as well as the conflicts that exist between the characters. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Key Questions

Questions about the text that will help guide the students understanding

How does the text on the screen help to establish the conflict between Amanda and her daughter? The conflict of the play? Trace how the central conflict develops in this scene.
The narrator uses a good deal of figurative language to establish the mood and background. What does he mean that the gentleman caller "haunted" their apartment? Or that mother needed to "properly feather the nest"?
What mood does the narrator establish through his introduction of the scene on p. 19? Which line most supports your answer?
p. 19: What is the most likely meaning of the word "sentence" as it is used on p. 19?
Continue to track the figurative language used by the characters in this scene.
p. 20: What do we learn about Tom through his outbursts and actions in this scene?
What do we learn about the relationship between Amanda and Tom? How does their relationship help to develop the theme of responsibility?
How else does Williams develop this theme in scene 3? (investigate Laura, conflict, menagerie, etc.)

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The Glass Menagerie — Introduction, p. vii–xii; Character Description

Students will be able to describe the setting and the major themes of the play.

“Ballad of the Ladies of Yore”
The Glass Menagerie — Scene 1, pp. 3–10

Students will be able to analyze the playwright’s characterization of the narrator and the members of his family in Scene 1.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 11 – 18 — Scene 2

Students will be able to explain how the author uses symbols and characters to develop the theme of reality.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 19 – 25 — Scene 3

Students will be able to explain how the playwright develops the conflict in scene 3.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 26 – 37 — Scene 4

Students will be able to explain how the author develops the thematic topics of reality and responsibility in scenes 3 and 4.

The Glass Menagerie — Scene 5

Students will be able to explain how the author shows that Amanda is disconnected from reality in scene 5.

Students will be able to identify the author’s tone toward the characters.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 50 – 66 — Scene 6

Students will be able to explain how Williams uses stage directions to reinforce key ideas, emotions, or themes in the scene.

The Glass Menagerie — Scenes 1-6

Students will be able to complete a mid-unit writing assessment.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 67 – 77 — Scene 7

Students will be able to identify the significance of the shift in Laura’s character during this scene.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 78 – 87 — Scene 7

Students will be able to analyze the author’s use of the symbol of the unicorn to develop Laura’s character and the theme.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 88 – 97 — Scene 7

Students will be able to analyze the author’s use of characterization to develop his message about reality.

The Awakening

Students will be able to explain how the author develops the theme of freedom vs. responsibility in this passage.

The Awakening — continued

Students will be able to explain how the author develops the theme of freedom vs. responsibility in this passage.

Students will be able to use evidence in a discussion about the major themes of the play.

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The Glass Menagerie

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