Non-realistic vs Realistic

The Glass Menagerie displays both non-realistic and realistic characteristics throughout the entirety of the play. In all five of the scenes, music plays in correspondence with the characters and their actions. For example, the "Glass Menagerie" plays whenever there is a scene demonstrating Laura and Amanda's relationship. Another non-realistic aspect of the play is Tom playing both as a character and a narrator. He simply walks into the scene after he narrates what will be taking place. Finally, the father's photograph on the wall lights up after Tom explains how his father "escaped his coffin without removing a nail. " There are also realistic aspects to the play. For example, Amanda is worried about her children's futures, especially Laura's future. The fights between the family members display realistic qualities of a family in a modern world. Also, the conversation and dialogue between the family members is also realistic; they talk to each other in a sensible manner.