The Glass Menagerie Characters list

Amanda Wingfield

Amanda Wingfield is the overbearing mother of the main character in The Glass Menagerie. She spends her days reminiscing about her past life and trying to find a suitable husband for her shy daughter.

Laura Wingfield

Laura Wingfield is a shy and fragile young woman who is socially isolated due to her physical disability and deep insecurities. She is obsessed with her collection of glass figurines and finds solace in her own private world of imagination and memory.

Tom Wingfield

Tom Wingfield is a restless young man who dreams of adventure and escape from his mundane life, but feels trapped by his family’s expectations and responsibilities. He struggles to balance his desire for freedom with his loyalty to his mother and sister, who depend on him for emotional and financial support. Despite his frustrations and conflicts, Tom remains deeply compassionate and sensitive, especially towards his disabled sister Laura and her fragile collection of glass animals.