In The Glass Menagerie, author Tennessee Williams uses insightful symbolism to convey the relentless power of memory. Memory: the source by which we store and remember information. Although it proves to be a vital source in daily life, this process can be deadly to our emotional and logical state. When evaluating these memories, perspective plays a vital role in their impact on the future. The unicorn embodies the true essence of Laura's personality and mental state. Unicorns – “extinct in the modern world”, do not inhabit the world, with the exception of Laura’s glass sculpture. Being one of a kind leaves the unicorn "a little lonely" due to its inability to interact with anyone of its own kind. This circumstance is also paralleled in Laura's life. Having difficulty fitting in throughout her life, she proves incapable of feeling accepted as she is. Whether in high school, business school, and even in her own home, Laura suffers from the constant insecurity brought on by the judgment of others. Triggered at a young age, his shyness continues to develop over time, taking him even further....