3. Death of a Salesman

The "Glass Menagerie"and "Death of a Salesman" share similar characteristics. First, both plays deal with some sense of nonreality. The "Glass Menagerie" is narrated as a memoir from Tom's point of view. On the other hand, "Death of a Salesman" only has one character who imagines scenes from the past, which is incorporated into the play. All of the characters besides Willy are always living in the present. Both plays also use theatrical components to heighten dramatic moments in the play. "Glass Menagerie" used music especially in response to Laura and her fragile character, while the playing of Willy's father music was often heard. In regards to theme, both plays share the aspect of making something of oneself and parents wanting better for their children. However, much of this is for the idea of putting up a false appearance. Both families want to make their situations better to the outside world than they really appear to them. This however, is nothing new in today's world.