AO3 Flashcards
When was ASND written?
1947
Why is the mention of alcohol significant in the play?
Williams was an alcoholic
Why is the ending of the play significant? (when Blanche is taken by the doctors)
Could be a link to Williams’ sister, who has schizophrenia and was institutionalized. His parents forced her to get a lobotomy.
Why are the marginalised characters in ASND important?
Williams could relate to them as he was a gay man.
Why did Williams link his writing to the war?
He felt as if he was in constant battle with uncivilized forces.
Within the context of the American Civil War, what was the biggest issue in the South and why?
Slavery - without this the south would suffer economically.
Within the context of the American Civil War, why were southerners denied a feeling of independence?
Many northerners moved south after The Union won the war. As the southern states wanted to leave The Union, this further makes them feel trapped within it.
Within the context of the American Civil War, why was New Orleans different in values from Louisiana?
Louisiana valued slavery, while New Orleans was a diverse place with multiple ethnicities, and was known for its tolerance.
What happened after the Civil War? (2 things)
1) Profitable plantations that relied on free labour collapsed.
2) Great social upheaval, migration, and social attitudes shifted.
What happened during WWII that affected segregation?
Black men played a significant role in the war which led to racial segregation being increasingly challenged.
