Scene 6
Quotation Presentation/View
Meaning emotionally strained, describing Blanches
Neurasthenic personality' (pg.59)
forced attempts in engaging Mitch
Mitch remains calm and attempts to hide his
'[Mitch is stolid but depressed'] (pg. 59) emotion but the stage directions indicate at his
unsatisfied misery.
The hot tamale man has deserted the street' (pg.
Symbolic of the absence of passion and desire.
59)
Blanche is saying that she believes in the
stereotypical gender roles that women should
Obeying the law of nature' (pg. 60) entertain men in company.
Darwinian term as the basis here for their
relationship is survival in a new world.
As the trunk represents Blanches facade, this
discovery by Mitch foreshadows him discovering
'That's the key to my trunk' (pg. 60)
Blanche's true nature . However, it also suggests an
intimacy.
Hints at blanches anxiety of being discovered by
'Last remaining moments of our lives together' (pg.
Stanley, hence she assumes at she will be leaving
61)
soon. Ironic in her attempts to create a joyful mood.
A romantic ideal surrounding art and literature, living
an alternative lifestyle in the pursuit of the arts. May
'Bohemian' (pg. 61) reflect Blanches destitute state but it is also another
illusion created by Blanche. Relates to her speak in
the previous scene of creating 'temporary magic'
'Do you want to sleep with me tonight?' (French An example of Blanche being seductive, putting on
translation) (pg. 61) ‘soft colours’
Sense of sarcasm and insincerity suggesting that
'It's awe-inspiring' (pg. 63)
Blanche is playing Mitch through false compliments.
This implies to the audience a deliberate deceptive
'[she rolls her eyes, knowing he cannot see]' (pg. character in Blanche. There is a lack of trust here
63) as Blanche wishes to maintain the facade of her 'old
fashioned values'
'Hostility of- perhaps in some perverse kind of way Blanche beings to believe that there is something
he- No!' (Pg. 65) more intimate between her and Stanley.
Implies a vulnerability of Allan Grey due to his
'Boy' (pg. 66)
young, immature age.
Implies that Blanche has been lost in the past,
'[stares at him vacantly]' (pg. 67)
becoming more and more withdrawn from reality.
Moon implies a lunacy to the situation but, as moons
'Moon Lake Casino' (pg.67) are often seen to be idols of beauty, it may suggest
that the situation was appealing to Blanche?
Another symbol of modernity, suggesting an
'[Locomotive is heard'] (pg. 67)
approaching disaster for Blanche.
Quotation Presentation/View
Meaning emotionally strained, describing Blanches
Neurasthenic personality' (pg.59)
forced attempts in engaging Mitch
Mitch remains calm and attempts to hide his
'[Mitch is stolid but depressed'] (pg. 59) emotion but the stage directions indicate at his
unsatisfied misery.
The hot tamale man has deserted the street' (pg.
Symbolic of the absence of passion and desire.
59)
Blanche is saying that she believes in the
stereotypical gender roles that women should
Obeying the law of nature' (pg. 60) entertain men in company.
Darwinian term as the basis here for their
relationship is survival in a new world.
As the trunk represents Blanches facade, this
discovery by Mitch foreshadows him discovering
'That's the key to my trunk' (pg. 60)
Blanche's true nature . However, it also suggests an
intimacy.
Hints at blanches anxiety of being discovered by
'Last remaining moments of our lives together' (pg.
Stanley, hence she assumes at she will be leaving
61)
soon. Ironic in her attempts to create a joyful mood.
A romantic ideal surrounding art and literature, living
an alternative lifestyle in the pursuit of the arts. May
'Bohemian' (pg. 61) reflect Blanches destitute state but it is also another
illusion created by Blanche. Relates to her speak in
the previous scene of creating 'temporary magic'
'Do you want to sleep with me tonight?' (French An example of Blanche being seductive, putting on
translation) (pg. 61) ‘soft colours’
Sense of sarcasm and insincerity suggesting that
'It's awe-inspiring' (pg. 63)
Blanche is playing Mitch through false compliments.
This implies to the audience a deliberate deceptive
'[she rolls her eyes, knowing he cannot see]' (pg. character in Blanche. There is a lack of trust here
63) as Blanche wishes to maintain the facade of her 'old
fashioned values'
'Hostility of- perhaps in some perverse kind of way Blanche beings to believe that there is something
he- No!' (Pg. 65) more intimate between her and Stanley.
Implies a vulnerability of Allan Grey due to his
'Boy' (pg. 66)
young, immature age.
Implies that Blanche has been lost in the past,
'[stares at him vacantly]' (pg. 67)
becoming more and more withdrawn from reality.
Moon implies a lunacy to the situation but, as moons
'Moon Lake Casino' (pg.67) are often seen to be idols of beauty, it may suggest
that the situation was appealing to Blanche?
Another symbol of modernity, suggesting an
'[Locomotive is heard'] (pg. 67)
approaching disaster for Blanche.
