Aggression And Power Flashcards
What characters are associated with aggression and power
Stanley, Blanche, Mitch, Steve, Eunice
Women had no political power against men
Domestic violence and sexual violence were very common between couples in the 40s.
Many women afraid to leave their husbands
Due to financial stability
Men coming back from the war
Had aggressive trauma
Elliot Norton
Fired into anger by an underlying pride and vanity
Benedict Andrews
Stanley presents animalistic presence, Blanche presents illusionary presence
William Hawkins
Stanley is an honest animal who needs no motivation
Bloom
Stanley cannot be blamed for doing what he has to protect his family
I am the …
… team captain ain’t i
Every man …
… is a king
He stalks…
…. Into the bedroom
Meat!
.. (that’s the quote)
Me
At
Pig, polack…
… disgusting, vulgar greasy
There’s something….
…Downright bestial about him