CliffNotes on Williams' Glass Menagerie & Streetcar Named Desire

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature. CliffsNotes on Glass Menagerie Streetcar Named Desire explores two popular plays, both of which take place in the South and borrow heavily from author Tennessee Williams’s own life experiences.

Following stories marked by struggle among loved ones, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each scene within the works.  Other features that help you figure out this important work include

Personal background on the playwright

Introduction to and synopsis of the plays

In-depth analyses of the cast of characters

Review section that features interactive quizzes and suggested essay topics

Selected bibliographies for both plays

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