Act 1:
The play opens with Tom Wingfield narrating and introducing the setting - a small apartment in St. Louis, where he lives with his mother, Amanda, and his sister, Laura. Amanda is a former Southern belle who constantly reminisces about her glory days, while Laura is a shy and introverted girl who is physically disabled and emotionally fragile. Tom works in a shoe warehouse and dreams of escape, feeling trapped by his responsibilities to his family.
Amanda is obsessed with finding a suitor for Laura and urges Tom to bring home a "gentleman caller" from work. Tom reluctantly agrees to help, but he is also frustrated with Amanda's constant nagging and reminisces about his father, who abandoned the family years ago.

Act 2:
Tom invites Jim O'Connor, a coworker, to dinner at their apartment. Amanda is thrilled and excitedly prepares for the evening, hoping that Jim will be the solution to Laura's loneliness. Laura is nervous but excited about the prospect of meeting Jim, who was a popular and outgoing high school acquaintance.
During dinner, Jim is kind and attentive to Laura, encouraging her to come out of her shell. They reminisce about high school, and Jim reveals that he is engaged, devastating Amanda's hopes for a romantic connection between him and Laura. Nevertheless, Jim's visit prompts a moment of connection between him and Laura, who gives him one of her glass figurines as a parting gift.

Act 3:
Following Jim's departure, the family is left to confront their shattered dreams. Amanda is disappointed that her plans for Laura did not pan out, and she blames Tom for not preparing Jim properly. Tom, feeling suffocated and stifled by his family's expectations, decides to leave home, just as his father did.
Before leaving, Tom reflects on the memory of his sister and mother and expresses his desire for freedom. He also reveals that he feels guilty for abandoning them but ultimately decides to pursue his own dreams. The play ends with Tom bidding farewell to his family, leaving Amanda and Laura behind in their apartment, trapped in their own illusions and memories.

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