ASND S2 best quotes + analysis Flashcards
complete & analyse the quote “when you’re swindled under the _______ code I’m swindled too.”
“Napoleonic”
Theme of masculinity - Utilises NC to justify avaricity a pretence of caring The repeated verb “swindle” suggests he believes that Blanche is deceptive and duplicitous.
in what quote does Stella not only display her kindness but also shield her sister
“be nice to her Stan”
analyse the quote “be nice to her stan”
stella = natural nurturer although she too suffered a financial loss she is concerned for B’s wellbeing,
aware of B’s sensitivity, fragility + stanley’s bawdiness and cruelty
analyse & complete the quote “where are your ___-____, Stella?”
“fox-pieces”
Theme of appearance - Stanley assumes the worst in others but is angry that Stella has not inherited wealth. Blanche’s fox pieces suggest she is sly and cunning foreshadowing her mysterious and elusive past.
Stanley constantly repeats the phrase “I have an ________” exposing his ..
“acquaintance”
ardent determination to undermine Blanche
complete & analyse the quote “what’s ______?”
“rhinestone”
rhinestone = costume jewellery to augment Blanches façade symbolic of her delusion + destitution,
rhinestone known as an imitation stone, mirrors Blanche as she imitates the southern belle archetype when truly she is a victim to desire
what quote emphasises the difference in ideologies/background between the Kowalski’s & Dubois’
“The Kowalskis and the DuBois have different notions.”
complete & analyse the quote “may I have a drag on your cig”
-assimilates stanley’s vernacular (slang) to achieve the male sexual admiration her self worth depends on
-exhibits her flirtatious nature but it is inappropriate (perhaps envious of her sisters marriage)
begins to toy with Stanley
-the catalyst for her own downfall
in what quote does Blanche attempt to convey to Stanley she is understanding of S’s animalistic persona
“You’re simple, straightforward and honest”
complete the quote “after all a woman’s charm is ______ percent illusion”
“fifty percent”
what does the quote “after all a woman’s charm is fifty percent illusion” suggest about Blanche
has a deluded belief in her own seductive power , B has many hidden traits , prefers to remain enigmatic/impenetrable
analyse the quote “I hurt him the way that you would like to hurt me, but you can’t!”
B does feel guilty for the death of her husband. - She feels that it was her final words to him that drove him to suicide.
B not afraid to stand up to Stanley at this point in the play this shows the strength in her character that exists currently
Self fulfilling prophecy
the suppressed desire of Blanche and her forebears erupted from time to time through “______”
“epic fornications”
what does the phrase “epic fornications” infer
Blanches ancestors paid for their lust with wealth , and Blanche pays for hers with her sanity
complete the quote “ big _____ hands”
“big, capable hands!”
what does the phrase “big capable hands” imply
implies B is glad to have a man caring for it now & have the stress alleviated / sarcastic tone Blanche appreciates the irony that her wealth has deteriorated into meaningless papers held by a man she views to be inferior
in s2 Blanche learns of Stella & Stanleys Baby her response is to self soothe which quote displays this and analyse it
“its all right. Everythings all right” - self soothing perpetuates mental fragmentation as her delicate nerves are unsettled by the thought of Stella having a baby, fears being replaced/ostracized
complete & analyse the quote “yes I was _____ with your husband”
“flirting”
B strives to embody seduction,
-boasts about her disreputable behaviour despite its inappropriate nature
-a lack of consideration for Stella’s feelings, her need to obtain male admiration transcends family loyalty
-dismisses the sturdy tension between her and Stanley as she treats Stanley’s laconic questioning as a joke outlining lack of grip on reality
