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Tennessee William Plays Portfolio Name Institutional Affiliation Abstract While Tennessee described his life as happy and carefree, his life took a different twist when his family moved to an urban environment in Missouri. His struggles in life inspired him to write some of best plays in the history of theater. In brief, William’s plays reflect his views about different aspects of life. Apparently, the Glass Menagerie play reflects his relationship with his sister and mother after his father left them. The majority of plays portray men as either brutal. For instance, the play A Streetcar Named Desire portrays men as brutal while women become the victims of men’s brutality. Other themes such as sexuality, relationships, and social life, in general, are common in all the plays. Looking at the different works, it is evident that William was educating his audience by showing them the importance of pursuing their dreams and establishing strong social ties. Giving his characters different viewpoints about specific issues allows the audience to evaluate where they stand. In other words, the plays give the spectators an opportunity to reflect on how they will act or react if they find themselves in a similar situation as the characters. Tennessee William Play’s Portfolio Introduction Tennessee William is considered one of the most prolific personalities in the world of play writing. His works such as the Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire, and the Cat on a Hot Tin Roof are still popular today. Other popular plays include Summer and Smoke, and the Rose Tattoo. This portfolio presents a combination of William’s works that makes his
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