#6. There are many different theatrical aspects included in this play. The use of music seems to be very significant throughout the play. At some points the "The Glass Menagerie" would be played. I think that this song was played to emphasize low points within the story. For example, in the first scene Laura admits to her mother, Amanda that she doesn't think there will be any gentleman callers for her that day (pg 1239). Amanda is astonished at this fact but Laura is clearly unconcerned. I think this song is chosen because it reinforces the idea that Laura lives in her own world composed of her glass menagerie and nothing else. She is not worried about gentleman callers because all she has to worry about in life is her glass figures. Other music played throughout the play was upbeat music like the tango or waltz. This music, coming from across the street, was heard during high points in the story. When Laura and Jim begin to hit it off the music is suddenly upbeat and they begin to dance. One more significant element within the play is the portrait of their father. It is a reminder, not only to the family, but to the audience that it is possible for someone to "escape the clutches of Amanda". Tom has big dreams of getting out of that house and following in his father's footsteps. This portrait reminds him and the audience that he can do it.