Difficult Women
What does glass represent?
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In “Requiem for a Glass Heart”, glass is symbolic for female fragility and vulnerability that comes along with mental illness. The glass woman serves as a literal symbol for a woman’s delicate nature and vulnerability, particularly in romantic relationships. Although the stone thrower loves the glass-woman deeply, he is unable to love her fully because of his fear of breaking her.