The intricate detailed description of the set before the play has even begun suggests that its arrangement has some importance. The poplar trees offer some seclusion to the scenes as if the Keller’s are attempting to hide something, also the form of poplar trees offers an almost military pattern to the trees which could reflect on the recent war and its importance within this play. The description of the fallen tree could also have some significance; it is described as its “fruit still clinging to its branches”. This tree is used as a device to represent Larry, the fallen son, the significance of its fruit still clinging to its branches even though its been struck down could resemble how Larry’s mother, Kate, still clings to the idea of Larry being alive even though he has fallen.
The Keller’s have Sue and Jim on one side of their garden and Frank an Lydia on the other side the two couples are almost complete opposites of each other Frank and Lydia seem flirty and naive whereas Sue and Jim seem slightly bitter and generally savvier. These two couples are a complete contrast of one another yet their problems are completely normal which makes the Keller's stand out from them both.
Sorry, this is yet to be finished.
But it's good so far. I like the way you are examining the symbolism and the opposition of characters in the play.
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