The Modern Anti-Hero

Abstract: Tom in The Glass Menagerie: This 5 page paper consideres the claim that Tom in Tenessee Williams The Glass Menagerie is an excellent example of the modern anti-hero. This paper integrates a view of the typical epic hero, the hero of action, and demonstrates Tom's role as the opposite, a comtemplative and reflective individual who focuses on personal survival. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Catagory: American Literature

Subcatagory: Literature

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