Expressionism is a style of literature based on a
narrative that explores the psychology and emotional foundation of the narrator, rather
than the telling of facts. It is similar to a stream of consciousness in that emotions
and opinions are stronger than facts and details, but the narrative is not as different
in style as it is with stream of
consciousness.
The Glass Menagerie is
an expressionist piece of literature because it depicts a specific situation using Tom's
own emotions and opinions of it. We see in the end of the play how Tom compares his
mother and his sister basically to a shadow play that will never cease to change. He
characterizes Amanda and Laura, as well as Jim, as parts of the story of his life. It is
through Tom's strong views and emotion that we can create an opinion of the rest of the
characters. This is basically what makes The Glass Menagerie an
example of expressionism.
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