Tennesee Williams: “I never want to see your ugly face again.”
Rose: Oh no, Tom no, no, no don’t say that. I love you so much.
You are my voice. I cannot speak without you,
Your angry with me. Oh why Tom why.
Is it Father who has riled you so?
We always stuck together against Father.
Please don’t leave me alone Tom.
I’ll go at him with a carving knife then Tom will love me again.
Tennesee Williams: “Put your candles out Laura”
Rose: I’m okay really I don’t like the idea of an operation on my brain.
That sounds too horrible for words.
Tom I need you, God knows I need you.
I have only my memories.
Tennesee Williams: “I heard you offer yourself to Colin, and I want you to know that
you disgust me.
Rose:I know I used to tell far-fetched tales but I meant no harm.
Please Tom forgive me.
We were happy together weren’t we? I used to love when
you told me stories and poems. You’re so clever Tom.
Oh Tom I have trouble speaking without you.
I know Tom I lie all the time. I can’t help it it’s my way.
But like your play Blanche says I never lied in my heart.
Please Tom I am drowning.
Tennesee Williams“God forgive me for this”
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David Wakeling (
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I felt such undertones of darkness and the current flowed. Perhaps the last line bringing it all together. 🙏🏻🕊
Thank you for your insight.Much appreciated
You’re welcome 🙏🏻🕊
Well done unlike a bull in a china shop it seems that there was no glass broken in that menagerie. This one really took on the character. It has been so many years since I read that play.
Yes the Glass Managerie was autobiographical for Tennesee Williams. He has a very co-dependent sister Rose. She had mental health issues and Tennesee allowed her to have a labotomy which turned her into a rag doll. He never forgave himself for that.
An interesting if slightly dark read, which read nicely throughout the write, enjoyed the read
Thank you kindly mi amigo
You are very welcome
Excellent write David
Thank you
You're welcome
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