This great play written by Tennessee Williams explores the careful nature of a family dynamic and human need for love. This play uses symbolism to convey what inner struggles the characters have and themes of the play. The title is a representation of of discomfort and tension and this is reinforced when Maggie describes Brick as "to be sitting on a hot tin roof." The quote symbolizes the relational pressure he feels and the instability of their marriage. I would end this play and reinforce the idea that Brick has begun to acknowledge Maggie as his love.
My Questions to you!
What other symbolic key moments did you identify in this play?
How do you feel this story portray the dynamics of family households?
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