Glass Menagerie

6. The physical effects of this drama are what makes this play possible and understood. First of all, the lighting and music help convey that this play is non realistic because it is a memory. Music just starts playing in scenes when important things occur. This is non realistic because in real like, music doesn't just start playing during impacting moments. Also, when Tom makes a reference to his father, a light directly shines on his photograph hung on the wall. This doesn't occur in real life either. There are some realistic parts to this drama also though because it did happen at one time. By the descriptions, I believe that the costumes, make-up, etc. help out with showing the realistic side. The playwright, Tennessee Williams, indicates these physical effects through stage directions. He is very specific and writes down exactly how everything should occur on the stage. I like how he is very detailed in doing this. It helps me understand more of what is going on since it is a play and is meant to be viewed.