This Tennessee Williams classic is a multifaceted look at a dysfunctional family in the late 1930’s. It delves into familial obligations, human frailty, and misguided decisions. The play is absolutely timeless, due in large part to Williams’ magnificent job of creating a vivid scene in the reader’s mind. Most, if not all readers, can relate to varying aspects of the play, including the yearning for freedom from familial obligation, memories of our youth as we grow older, shattered dreams, and fear of stepping out of our comfort zone.
It’s most interesting to me that Williams appeals to the masses, young or old, across all generations. I remember this play having been one of the few I enjoyed reading in high school; I still enjoyed it just as much, all these years later, right along with my daughters. It is a true classic that has stood the test of time some 70+ years after it was written!
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