The Glass Family

The Glass Family is a fictional group of characters from a play by Edward Albee, created as a semi-autobiographical reflection of his own family. They are often used to explore themes of memory, family dynamics, and the passage of time. The family includes parents and adult children who confront past relationships and personal struggles during a gathering that reveals their emotional complexities. In broader cultural references, “The Glass Family” can also describe a metaphorical or symbolic family representing societal or generational patterns, emphasizing transparency, fragility, or emotional vulnerability.