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AP English Literature and Composition
Multiple Choice

Understanding Tom's Monologue in The Glass Menagerie

Hard Drama Analysis Dialogue And Monologue

In the play The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, the character Tom Wingfield delivers a poignant monologue in which he reflects on his desire for freedom from the constraints of his family life. This monologue offers critical insights into Tom's character and the play's central themes.

Read the following excerpt from Tom's monologue:

“The world is going to be a great big disaster! It’s a big, hot, unbearable mess. This isn't for me. I want to escape!”

Based on this monologue, which of the following options best captures Tom's emotional state and motivation?

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