How do the faded, transparent portières, or curtains, in the Wingfields' apartment affect the play?
They emphasize the lack of privacy for Laura, who sleeps on the sofa in the living room.
They serve as the walls of the apartment to distinguish one room from another for viewers.
They evoke a dim, hazy appearance of the apartment, giving it the impression of a memory.
They give the apartment a soft, feminine atmosphere, reminiscent of Amanda's Southern roots.