Life Through Restraint In The Glass Menagerie

life through restraint; 2nd half on title here Living life through restraint leaves a more predictable future, with less space for error, of unfortunate events, while living life with focus on instincts, leaves more opportunities for mistakes and failure. The Glass Menagerie was written in a way that encouraged living life focused more on restraint can help create a more stable future, and leave characters more open minded. Since the winstons live a more planned out lifestyle, they don't have to worry about financial downfalls, for they are on a stable path. On the other hand, Jim lifted a more adventurous life in high school, and without a plan, ending up crashing to rock bottom. Amanda was very cautious of her future, and the impacts she was making daily. She had big plans for the rest of her life which came to an abrupt …show more content…
Her mom constantly urged her to step out of her comfort zone, and be adventurous, but Laura's personality doesn't strive that way. Since she is in a stable place, with little change, it becomes easier for her to cope with each problem brought to hand. For example, when one of Laura's gentlemen callers, Jim, accidentally broke the horn off of Laura's favorite glass Unicorn figurine, she didn't act out in anyone instead she just blew it off. “ horn! It's doesn't matter , maybe it's a blessing in disguise.” ( Williams 88) Laura shows how well a restaurant lifestyle has prepared her for minor problems, instead of major discombobulation. While a restraint lifestyle might not be the best alternative for everyone, including adventure cravers, it has been clearly shown throughout The Glass Menagerie to be a beneficial way to avoid crises, and have your future filled with stable upbringings. It has been proven throughout the play that if you life in the moment your plan can potentially backfire, leaving you in an economic slump, or