A Streetcar Called Desire - Blanche

Question 1

“And turn that over-light off. Turn that off. I won’t be looked at in this merciless glare!”

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Question 2

I stayed and struggled! You came to New Orleans and looked out for yourself!

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Question 3

“If I didn’t know that you was my wife’s sister I’d get ideas about you.”

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Question 4

“I can’t stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or vulgar action.”

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Question 5

“It brought me to here. – Where I’m not wanted and where I’m ashamed to be.”

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Question 6

“[Polka music sounds, in a minor key faint with distance] We danced the Varsouviana!…A few moments later – a shot! {The polka stops abruptly].”

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Question 7

“[He tears the paper lantern off the light bulb. She utters a frightened gasp]…”So I can take a look at you good and plain.”

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Question 8

“[He crosses to dressing table and seizes the paper lantern, tearing it off the light bulb, and extends it toward her. She cries out as if the lantern was herself.]”

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Question 9

“Whoever you are–I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.”

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