Question

When the play begins, Tom is dressed in a merchant sailor uniform, foreshadowing _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

his desertion from his role as head of the family

Explanation:

In the play "The Glass menagerie", Tom is frustrated about his life. He has to work hard to support his mother (Amanda) and sister (Laura). He works in shoe warehouse which he hates the most. Further, his mother annoys him because she ask him to improve himself. His father has already deserted his family. He also end up fleeing, as his father did.