Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
5.3
Points
3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
20698
Points per Word
0.000145
Page Count
160
Points per Page
0.01875
Description
This play is a tender, despairing portrait of two women, one lost in the past, the other in herself.
Quick Summary
The Glass Menagerie draws you into a fragile world where memories and glass figurines alike reflect the hopes and heartbreaks of a small family. Readers will be drawn to the lyrical dialogue, the bittersweet humor, and the way a tiny unicorn figurine becomes a powerful symbol of longing. If your teen enjoys the emotional depth of The Outsiders, they will love the raw, relatable characters in this timeless play. Perfect for high school students in grades 9-12 who appreciate thoughtful, character-driven stories.