ASND S8 best quotes + analysis Flashcards
during her birthday dinner in s8 the stage directions describe B as having “a ____ _____ smile”
“a tight artificial smile”
she is uncomfortable
finish the quote “mr Kowalski is too busy making a ___ of himself”
“pig”
Stella’s loyalty to B births dissonance between her and Stanley
Stanleys rage targeted at Stella is evident in the SD [he _____ her arm]
[seizes]
lack of consideration for her pregnancy
Stanley begins to rant after Stella pricks his ego he states “Every ___ is a ____”
“Every Man is a King”
- capitalisation of those three words emboldens message of statement
- will not abide by female questioning
which quote demonstrates Stanleys patriotism
“what i am is a one hundred percent American”
outlines B’s prejudices
Stanley announces his gift for Blanche what is it
“Ticket! Back to Laurel”
aches for previous relationship with S only happens if B leaves
Stella berates Stanley for his callous gift to B what does she say
“you needn’t have been so cruel to someone alone as she is”
addresses that B is hypersensitive
finish the quote “______ like you _____ her, and forced her to ______”
“people” “abused” “change”
what does Stella mean when she says “people like you”
- immoral people (like stan) who took advantage of B’s delicate bearing and timorous nature
- now partially alert to S’s cruelty
finish the quote by Stanley “i done ______ to _____”
“nothing” no one”
defines B as “no one” roles reversed S now sees B as inferior
he repudiated accountability
Stanley once again makes a reference to “______ lights”
“colored”
indicates a variety of colours demonstrates how when S&S are together they experience a whirlwind of emotions
Can be exhilarating but also damaging
s8 finished with Stella going to the hospital what do the SD say about Stanley
[he is with her now, supporting her with his arm]
from this moment on S&S indefinitely connected, S must choose Stan requires his help
