The Glass Menagerie 2

An ironic moment in Scene 7 is when Jim and Laura were dancing and they bump into the table, resulting in knocking the glass unicorn off. I found it ironic how Laura explained that it didn't matter that the horn broke off, while just right before she had explained to Jim how it was her favorite. It's ironic how just before Jim was telling her that she had this complex that she must overcome in order to be happy. Laura said that losing the horn made the unicorn feel "less freakish" and how it was a "blessing in disguise." Maybe she was talking about herself in a way. It sounded like she wanted to be like everyone else and not a "freakish" outcast. She could relate to the unicorn in a way.

Another part I also found ironic was when on page 75 Laura pointed out the sound her brace made while going up the stairs in class, while Jim said he never noticed it. That is very relatable to people because many people are insecure about things other people don't even notice. It is just ironic how the littlest things to some people, are big things to others.

The last thing I had found ironic in the last two scenes, was that Jim was actually already set to marry. All this time I thought he was acting like he was into Laura, but all the while it was just friendly gestures taking the wrong way. While reading, I had thought for sure they were going to end up together. I did not predict the ending.

I had selected this photo because in a way, this could look like a romantic setting. It looks like they are really getting along, but the thing you wouldn't expect is that Jim is already engaged and set to marry in June.