ASND S3 best quotes + analysis Flashcards
when complimenting Blanche Stella says “you are as _____ as a ____”
“fresh” , “daisy”
explain the importance of Blanche being correlated to flowers continuously
- flowers are symbolic of femininity daisies specifically symbolise purity & innocence extremely ironic as Blanche is seemingly the opposite of “pure” her chaste bearing being nothing but a façade
- daisies also symbolise new beginnings + hope, Blanches arrival to New Orleans is her new beginning
When Mitch states he has to go home to care for his ailing mother what is Stanleys response and what does this show?
“Aw, for God’s sake, go home, then!”
Stanley reflects the paucity of sympathy he has for other characters (opposite to Stella who has a copious amount of sympathy for others)
what quote from s3 best demonstrates Blanche being akin to a moth
“I feel so hot and frazzled.” This could be seen as a metaphor for her being a moth, approaching the light. She is already getting burnt.
complete & analyse the quote “My nerves are in ____.”
“knots”
Being around a lot of men and the lightly bright apartment could intensify the metaphor for her moth like personality- indicates she cannot be around this environment for long.
why might Mitch referring to Blanche as “Miss Dubois” be appealing to her
miss connotes young unmarried and perhaps seeking a suitor
Blanche appreciates this infantilisation due to her insecurities surrounding age and so her interest in mitch is sparked
Stella sending Mitch’s mother a “_____” depicts how being generous/attentive is intrinsic to her nurturing/mellow personality
“custard”
Mitch says “Poker should not be played in a house with _____” what does this demonstrate about his character
“women”
a chivalrous/courteous man who abides by traditional gentlemanly conduct / reinforces his old fashioned gallantry
wrongly suggests poker birthed the altercation not Stanleys attitude
when referring to Mitch Blanche says “that one seems - ______ to the others”
superior
By defining Mitch as “superior” in comparison to his hostile companions Blanche acknowledges that…
- discerns/detects his sensitivity which may emulate/mirror the gentleness her dead husband exhibited,
- him and his friends appear to inhabit disparate worlds of thought
- Mitch is differentiated by virtue of his decency he has a gentle bearing fitting of Blanches fantasy of a chivalric hero
complete & analyse “stella is my ______ little sister. I call her little __ ____ of the fact she’s somewhat ___ than I “
“precious” “in spite” “older”
B deceives Mitch when flirting , the stigma surrounding older women that they aren’t desirable past a certain age, her insecurity about age is made prevalent
complete the quote “I cant stand a ____ light bulb, any more than I can a rude ____ or a ____ action”
naked, remark, vulgar
analyse the quote “I cant stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or a vulgar action”
stresses emotional fragility,
B fears the light revealing her age & panics over the loss of her sexual charm
metaphorically B fears light being thrown on her past to expose her sexual promiscuity
Stanley takes notice of M watching B undress he says “He was looking through them _____”
“drapes”
what is the significance of Stanley noticing M watching B
- can identify Mitch was distracted by Blanche
- Perhaps he recognises this distraction as he too occasionally falls victim to Blanches seductive ‘powers’
- he battles Blanche for M’s attention possessive over all aspects of his life e.g. wife + friends
Upon coming to his senses Stanley realises Stella left him and shouts “My ____ _____ left me!” here Stanley …
“baby doll’s”
objectifies and belittles Stella believing he has ownership of her (entitlement) although his distress appears to be genuine he does not apologise or display regret
the stage directions described Stanley as a “_____ hound”
“baying”
a hunting animal further embeds predatory nature of Stanley into the play
what quote shows Blanches name is a a symbolic charactonym.
“It means woods and Blanche means white,” suggests being lost, exploration as well as mystery white suggests innocence
-perhaps Blanche is searching desperately for her lost innocence
[with _____ _____ _____” stella aroused by violent behaviour, her and Stanley are robustly connected
“heaven splitting violence”
celestial imagery stella aroused by violent behaviour
upon S & S’s erotic union Williams uses plastic theatre as displayed in the line “__-___ _______ _____” from the stage directions
“low-tone clarinet moans”
complete & analyse the quote “curving a little with ______”
“maternity”
romanticises her pregnancy/ disregards danger S put baby in , the baby signifies their sexual attachment + bond and stellas dependence on Stanley
complete & analyse the quote “blind with _____”
tenderness
Stella is prone to dismissing his violent behaviour due to her intense emotional bond with him
“lifts her off her feet” illustrates Stanley
reclaiming his dominance over Stella while acting out a traditional romantic gesture which is at odds with his violence towards her
who says the quote “thank you for being so kind! I need kindness now”
blanche
