Part one of term paper
Tennessee Williams is well known for the use of symbols in her plays. Symbol or symbolism is when an object, a thing, a person, an animal or anything tangible represents an abstract idea. In the play , Tennessee successfully uses a variety of symbols to show the characteristic in each character. She uses many symbols to show the character ...

Part two of term paper
... One of the symbols is the Fir Escape. In scene 1, the play says: Tom enters, dressed as a merchant sailor, and strolls across to the fire escape. There be stops and lights a cigarette. He addresses the audience . then Tom says: Yes, I have tricks in my pocket, I have things up my sleeve. But I am the opposite of a stage magician. He gives you illusion that has the appearance of truth. I give you truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion. In the above quote, Tom wants to tell ...