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Which of the following best describes the narrative structure of The Glass Menagerie?
AIt is told in real time by an all-knowing third-person narrator.
BIt is a memory play narrated by Tom Wingfield, who reflects on events from his past.✓
CIt is presented as a series of diary entries written by Laura Wingfield.
DIt is told through alternating viewpoints of Tom and Amanda Wingfield.
Rationale
Tom Wingfield acts as both a character and the narrator of the play. He clearly frames the story as a "memory play," revealing that the scenes are based on his own memories, which gives the drama its selective, subjective, and nostalgic feel.
Which character in The Glass Menagerie acts as the play's narrator and directly addresses the audience, breaking the fourth wall?
AAmanda Wingfield
BTom Wingfield✓
CLaura Wingfield
DJim O'Connor
Rationale
Tom Wingfield is both a character in the play and its narrator. He steps away from the action to speak directly to the audience, presenting the story as a memory play from his viewpoint.
Which character in The Glass Menagerie acts as the narrator and directly speaks to the audience, breaking the fourth wall?
AAmanda Wingfield
BLaura Wingfield
CTom Wingfield✓
DJim O'Connor
Rationale
Tom Wingfield is a character in the play who also serves as its narrator. He often pauses the action to address the audience directly, presenting the story as a "memory play" based on his own experiences.