I thought perhaps you wish for a gentleman call.

我以為你期許有個紳士打電話來

What did you say that?

為什麼那樣說?

Welcome to watchmojo.com and in this installment of mojo notes

歡迎到watchmojo.com在這一集的mojo筆記裡面

We’ll be exploring 10 things you should know about Tennesse Williams -- the glass menagerie.

我們會介紹關於田納西威廉的玻璃動物園，你該知道的十件事

Oh. I can tell you. Things that would make you sleep. My enemy are planning to dynamite this place.

喔!我告訴你，這件事情會讓你睡死，我的敵人正計畫著要炸掉這個地方

Number 10, about the author.

第十，關於作者

Born in 1911 in Columbus, Mississippi, Tennessee Williams published his first short story at 17

生於1911年，密西西比的哥倫比，田納西威廉在17歲時出版了第一個短篇故事

After university, he took up multiple jobs while honing his skills as a playwright

大學畢業之後，他嘗試一邊工作一邊磨練自己寫劇本的功力

He found the most success with “The Glass Menagerie” and “A Streetcar Named Desire.”

其中的玻璃動物園和慾望街車最為成功

Though he continued to write, health and personal problems eventually led to his death in 1983.

雖然他不斷的寫作，但是身體疾病和個人問題終究纏著他直到1983年去世

Number 9, influences and inspirations.

第九，影響與啟發

Williams’ short story entitled “Portrait of a Girl in Glass”

威廉的短篇故事”玻璃瓶中的女孩”

and screenplay called “The Gentleman Caller” serve as the two main sources of inspiration for “The Glass Menagerie

以及劇本”玻璃動物園”、”拜訪的紳士”成為”玻璃動物園”的兩個重要靈感來源

Williams’ own life also loosely shapes this four-character memory play

威連自身的生活也些許影響著這部擁有四個角色的懷舊劇本

For instance, the character of Tom is similar to Williams while Tom’s sister Laura was likely inspired by the writer’s real-life sister Rose.

舉例來說，角色湯姆就如同威廉本身一般，在真實世界裡的姊姊-羅斯，也是劇中角色湯姆姊姊的影子

Speak Tom. She wants me to tear it down and not speaking.

說話，湯姆。她要我毀這些、不再說話

You just say you’re sorry and start speaking. You’re not speaking.

你只要說你很抱歉，然後重新說話，你不說話

Her not speaking. Is that such a tragedy?

她也不說話，這不是很悲哀嗎?

Number 8, settings and era.

第八，場景與時代

As the play’s narrator, it’s Tom Wingfield who recounts his time with his family during 1937.

身為一個劇本的敘述角色，湯姆維菲爾在1937年重新數算了自己和家人的年份

The idea of getting a gentle man caller for my sister Laura began to play a more and more important part in my mother’s calculations.

在媽媽的計劃之中，為姊姊羅拉找到適合的對象，越來越急迫

While he’s telling the tale from a future point in time, the main action is based around his memories while living in an apartment in St. Louis.

雖然他是站在未來的角度追憶往事，不過主要的故事還是關於住在聖路易斯公寓時的記憶

Number 7, plot.

第七，劇情

Well, I remember suggesting it would be nice to your sister if you brought home some nice young man from the warehouse.

我還記得有提醒你，如果能從鞋店帶個年輕的好男人回來，就是幫你姊姊的忙

Narrated by Tom, who is also the play’s protagonist, “The Glass Menagerie” takes us back to when he worked at a shoe warehouse to support his mother Amanda and his sister Laura

由湯姆敘述故事，他同時也事故事的主角，”玻璃動物園”帶我們回到了他所工作的鞋店，這份工作是供養媽媽和姊姊的經濟支柱

Because Laura has a limp and is extremely shy limp, Amanda worries she won’t get married.

因為羅拉有些跛腳，人又特別的害羞，媽媽擔心她嫁不出去

What should I wish for, mother? Happiness.

我應該要許什麼願呢，媽嗎? 幸福

Tom brings a colleague named Jim to meet his sister, but things don’t work out.

湯姆帶回來一個同事-吉姆，要介紹給姊姊，但是最後沒有成功

I’ve always treasure the souvenir.

我向來都很珍惜得到的紀念品

Since he was already unhappy with his life and then is blamed for the situation with Laura and Jim, Tom ultimately leaves his family.

湯姆原本就對生活現狀趕到不滿意，後來又因蘿拉和吉姆的狀況而被怪罪，使得湯姆最終決定離家

Didn’t you tell me that he was your best friend in the warehouse?

你不是告訴我他是你在鞋店最好的朋友嗎?

He is. but how did I know?

他是，但是我怎麼會知道呢?

Number 6, Tom Wingfield.

第六，湯姆維菲爾

Tom’s father left many years ago, so Tom feels forced to help his mother and sister

湯姆的爸爸已經離開很多年，照顧媽媽和姊姊的擔子就落在她身上

But his job at the shoe warehouse is boring and unfulfilling

然而，他在協店的工作索然無味又沒有成就感

he’d rather be a writer.

他寧願當個作家

You think I would get crazy about the warehouse? You think I’m in love with the continental shoemakers?

你認為我會瘋狂的愛上鞋店的工作嗎?你認為我會熱衷於當一個平凡的鞋匠?

You think I want to spend 55 years of my life down there in that sell Texan?

你認為我會願意花55年的時間困在這裡賣鞋子給德州人嗎?

In order to escape from this dull existence, he goes out at night

為了要從他木偶般的生活逃脫，他在夜裡離家出走

Where have you been all these time? I’ve been to a movie.

你這段時間都去了哪裡?我去看電影

Though his unhappiness later causes him to leave his family, Tom still expresses affection for his sister.

雖然因為種種的不快樂而離家，湯姆仍然對他的姊姊有著感情

Number 5, Amanda Wingfield.

第五，阿曼達維菲爾

Amanda is a single mother trying to take care of her children following the departure of her husband several years ago

阿曼達是位單親媽媽，在她丈夫去世之後的幾年，努力的照顧小孩

You know I’ve put up a solitary battle all these years. But you were my right hand power. Now, don’t fail me. Don’t fall down.

你知道這些年來我都備有超強的電池，而你就是我的主力，別讓我失望，別倒下

She is infatuated with the past, and especially her time as a Southern Belle, because she is unhappy with the present

她還迷戀於過往，當她還是南方佳人的那個時代，因為她對於現狀不滿

But she’s very much concerned with the future, specifically that of her children: pushing Tom to be more responsible limp and desiring a husband for Laura.

4700:04:02,000 --> 00:04:10,000她也對未來感到憂心忡忡，特別是她的孩子，強迫湯姆要為跛腳的姊姊羅拉多付一點責任，也要為姐姐找個理想的夫婿

What a waste for a moon. Success and happiness from the precious children. That’s what I wish for.

多浪費這美好的月光呀!讓我心愛的孩子有成就有幸福，這就是我所願的

Number 4, Laura Wingfield and Jim O’Connor.

第四，羅拉維菲爾和吉姆歐康納

Though she’s the older sibling, Laura Wingfield is a fragile person with a limp

雖然他是大姊，羅拉維菲爾是個柔弱又瘸腿的女生

Laura, you are ill.

羅拉，你生病了

Instead of dealing with reality, she prefers to retreat into her own world with her glass figurines at the center.

不太面對現實世界，她喜歡沉浸在自己玻璃飾品的世界

She’s as rare and unusual as a blue rose or a unicorn and as delicate as her figurines.

她就如同藍玫瑰和獨角獸那樣的特別、稀有，又如同他所愛的玻璃雕像那樣的易碎

If you weep, it breaks.

若是你哭泣，她就會碎掉

Her unselfish personality is in stark contrast with the rest of her family.

她無私的個性正好與其他的家人成為強烈的對比

She’s also the character around which the plot turns. Because her mother wants a man to support her,

她也是劇情轉變的關鍵角色，由於她的母親想要把她嫁出去，好讓他有經濟支柱

Laura’s eventually introduced to her brother’s colleague. How do you do?

羅拉終於被介紹給她弟弟的同事。您好

Jim turns out to be a former high school crush and the only person who’s able to really understand and connect with Laura.

吉姆竟然就是之前高中的暗戀對象，也是唯一一個能夠了解蘿拉，並和她有連結的人

Well…I judge you to be an old-fashion type of girl. I think that’s pretty good type to be. No, I hope you don’t think I’m being too personal.

我…把你歸類在傳統派的女生，我認為是個傳統派很好。不，我希望你不會覺得被冒犯

However, his engagement to another woman prevents their relationship from progressing any further.

然而，當他和另外一個女生訂婚之後，他們的關係就沒有在更進一步了

I thought I have to explain the situation in case you misunderstood. And I hurt your feelings.

我覺得我應該要解釋給你聽，怕你誤會這個狀況了，我讓你難過了

Number 3, values and themes.

第三，價值觀與主題

The main theme of “The Glass Menagerie” explores how strongly memories and living in the past can affect people.

“玻璃動物園”的主旨傳達了過去的生活記憶可以對一個人造成多大的影響

The play also deals with what it’s like to feel trapped, as demonstrated by Tom’s unhappiness with his job and living with his family

劇本同時也展現了陷在過去記憶裡的生活，湯姆對於生活的不滿和工作的困境就展現了這樣的議題

Why do you go to the movie all the time? I go to the movies, mother, because I like adventure. Oh, you’ll find the adventure in that career.

你為什麼一直去看電影?媽，我之所以去看電影是因為我喜歡冒險。噢!你會在工作裡面找到冒險

And the adventure is something you don’t get of my job in a warehouse.

冒險就是不存在我鞋店的工作裡

Yet at the same time, he feels a duty to his family

不過，他對於家庭卻有著無法放下的責任感

Other themes dealt with in the play include the effects of denial, the pursuit of dreams and the roles of gender.

其他的主題還有反抗的影響、追求夢想和角色與性別的議題

Number 2, Modern popularity.

第二，現代的觀眾

After finding fans in several critics during its initial Chicago run in 1944

1944年作品在芝加哥首演，在一些影評的批判之中還是找到自己的觀眾

“The Glass Menagerie” helped Williams earn his first taste of success and paved the way for more success with “A Streetcar Named Desire.”

“玻璃動物園”讓威廉嚐到了成功的滋味，也為他往後的”慾望街貓”鋪了一條成功之路

The play also spawned multiple stage performances and inspired several parodies.

劇本也在不同的舞台上演出，也衍伸出一些改編的版本

You walk with your seventeen settlement colors.

你就跟你那些彩色玻璃水晶訂婚吧!

Number 1, adaptations.

第一，改寫

Though there have been radio productions of the play, the more known adaptations are its onscreen versions.

雖然作品也有廣播製作的腳本，在螢光幕上的版本還是比較廣為流傳

These include the 1950 film with Kirk Douglas and the 1987 Paul Newman-directed flick

版本包括了1950年奇爾客道格斯的影片版、1987年保羅紐曼所導演的電影版

But the best-received version is the Emmywinning 1973 TV movie with Katharine Hepburn and Sam Waterson.

但被公認最好的版本是1973年艾米維寧的電視電影版本，由凱瑟琳荷本、山姆華特森主演

Maybe she’s the type people call home girl.

也許他就是那種居家單身女孩

There’s no such type and if there is, it’s a pity.

沒有那種稱呼，如果有，也是一種可悲

Do you agree with our list? What’s your favorite piece of “The Glass Menagerie” trivia?

你喜歡我們的清單嗎?你最喜歡”玻璃動物園”裡的哪一段呢?

You know, it doesn’t take much intelligence to get yourself in the one nail up box.

你知道嗎?把自己所在一個小箱子裡面，其實非常簡單

for more informative top 10s everyday. Be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com

記得要訂閱Watchmojo.com得到更多實用的每天十大資訊

I wish you happiness and good fortune.

祝你幸福、發財