Scene 10 Notes
(The climax of the play after the stagecraft of scene 9 foreshadows this)
Quotes Analysis
White has previously represented Blanches illusions. This
image possibly resembles a wedding dress, illustrating a sense
‘[White satin evening gown]’ (pg. 90) of irony but also about Blanches true desires for marriage with
Mitch. However, it could also represent Blanches further retreat
into her past.
This can be seen as a metaphor for Blanches illusions being
‘[Soiled and crumpled]’ (pg. 90)
shattered.
Meaning ghost like and describing Blanches reliving of her past
as a Southern Belle. Use of ghosts as a description
‘[murmuring excitedly as if to a group of
emphasised the false, fantasied surroundings of Blanche. As a
spectral admirers]’ (pg. 90)
whole, the introductory stage directions of this scene paints the
flawed culture of the old south.
The motif of the moon is repeated here. Symbolic of lunacy and
,in Aristotle's theory, the moon represented the barrier between
‘Moonlight swim’ (pg. 90) the divine/heaven and the earth/humanity which emphasises
Blanche’s flaws. The use of ‘swim’ here may relate to the motif
of ‘bathing’ and the Carthaic cleansing.
‘[Trembling]’ (pg. 90) Indicates Blanches true anxiety.
symbolic of self reflection, representing Blanche’s
‘[Mirror]’ (pg. 90)
representation of her self (her facade.)
Blanche’s facade has broken by Stanley. It is also symbolic of
‘[glass cracks]’ (pg. 90)
bad-luck.
use of stagecraft as Stanley appears at the moment the glass
‘[Stanley appears]’
breaks.
‘ATO pin’ (pg. 91) A land army badge. Context placing these events post civil war.
Stanley is unconvinced by Blanches tale as he see’s through
‘he’s from somewhere’ (pg. 92)
her facade.
Signifies a special day, although Stanley uses this ironic as he
knows Blanches story is fake. Also, the connotations of red by
‘red-letter night’ (pg. 92)
signify the danger Blanche is in but also the strength of Stanley
and his power over Blanche.
‘[removing his shirt’] (pg. 92) Foreshadowing the end of the scene?
Seen before as his ‘gaudy pyjamas’, symbolic of virility and
‘silk pyjamas’ (pg. 92)
masculinity.
This simile however makes the pyjamas a symbol of victory,
‘like a flag’ (pg. 92)
relating to Stanley’s masculine victory over Blanche.
An American Idiom for looking fashionable. This is an example
‘put on the dog’ (pg.93) of colloquial language used by Stanley, illustrating his
significance in representing modernism and realism.
Here, Stanley admits inexperience with wealth due to his
‘I wouldn’t know about that’ (pg.93)
working class background.
(The climax of the play after the stagecraft of scene 9 foreshadows this)
Quotes Analysis
White has previously represented Blanches illusions. This
image possibly resembles a wedding dress, illustrating a sense
‘[White satin evening gown]’ (pg. 90) of irony but also about Blanches true desires for marriage with
Mitch. However, it could also represent Blanches further retreat
into her past.
This can be seen as a metaphor for Blanches illusions being
‘[Soiled and crumpled]’ (pg. 90)
shattered.
Meaning ghost like and describing Blanches reliving of her past
as a Southern Belle. Use of ghosts as a description
‘[murmuring excitedly as if to a group of
emphasised the false, fantasied surroundings of Blanche. As a
spectral admirers]’ (pg. 90)
whole, the introductory stage directions of this scene paints the
flawed culture of the old south.
The motif of the moon is repeated here. Symbolic of lunacy and
,in Aristotle's theory, the moon represented the barrier between
‘Moonlight swim’ (pg. 90) the divine/heaven and the earth/humanity which emphasises
Blanche’s flaws. The use of ‘swim’ here may relate to the motif
of ‘bathing’ and the Carthaic cleansing.
‘[Trembling]’ (pg. 90) Indicates Blanches true anxiety.
symbolic of self reflection, representing Blanche’s
‘[Mirror]’ (pg. 90)
representation of her self (her facade.)
Blanche’s facade has broken by Stanley. It is also symbolic of
‘[glass cracks]’ (pg. 90)
bad-luck.
use of stagecraft as Stanley appears at the moment the glass
‘[Stanley appears]’
breaks.
‘ATO pin’ (pg. 91) A land army badge. Context placing these events post civil war.
Stanley is unconvinced by Blanches tale as he see’s through
‘he’s from somewhere’ (pg. 92)
her facade.
Signifies a special day, although Stanley uses this ironic as he
knows Blanches story is fake. Also, the connotations of red by
‘red-letter night’ (pg. 92)
signify the danger Blanche is in but also the strength of Stanley
and his power over Blanche.
‘[removing his shirt’] (pg. 92) Foreshadowing the end of the scene?
Seen before as his ‘gaudy pyjamas’, symbolic of virility and
‘silk pyjamas’ (pg. 92)
masculinity.
This simile however makes the pyjamas a symbol of victory,
‘like a flag’ (pg. 92)
relating to Stanley’s masculine victory over Blanche.
An American Idiom for looking fashionable. This is an example
‘put on the dog’ (pg.93) of colloquial language used by Stanley, illustrating his
significance in representing modernism and realism.
Here, Stanley admits inexperience with wealth due to his
‘I wouldn’t know about that’ (pg.93)
working class background.
