The Glass Menagerie - Summary and Analysis Scene 5

Summary and Analysis Scene 5

Summary

The scene opens with Amanda instructing Tom to comb his hair and not to smoke so much.
Tom finally warns Amanda that Mr.O'Connor doesn't yet know about Laura.

never to use that word.
Analysis

As soon as Tom makes the momentous announcement that a gentleman caller is coming, Amanda begins immediately to make plans.
Since Tom will be blamed for the evening's failure, we should note that Tom tells her there is no need to make a fuss for Mr.O'Connor.
Note also Tom's futile attempt to make Amanda look at Laura realistically.

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