Character Quote by Tennessee Williams
“But since I have a poet's weakness for symbols, I am using this character also as a symbol; he is the long-delayed but always expected something that we live for.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "The Glass Menagerie" (1935)
The writer uses a character as a symbol for a long‑awaited, essential hope that drives human purpose.
In simple terms: A character stands for a hoped‑for purpose.
Key Takeaway
Identify your guiding symbol.
Themes
hope
symbolism
purpose
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
dramatic
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal ambition
- life goals
Key Concepts
existential meaning
long‑awaited fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your “always expected something” look like?
- How does symbolizing hope affect action?
A Different Perspective
Symbol may oversimplify complex hopes.
