Blanche Flashcards
1
Q
Blanche see’s herself as a god
A
“Those were a tribute”
2
Q
Blanche’s diversion of blame and self absorption
A
“You left, I stayed and struggled” “I took the blows to my body and my face”
3
Q
A sense of equality between B and Stan
A
“Look at these feathers and furs that she came here to preen herself in”
4
Q
Blanche’s hamartia is her vanity
A
“I want you to look at my figure”
“Tell her shes looking wonderful- Thats important with Blanche, her little weakness!”
5
Q
The irony and complex characterisation of Blanche
A
“Her delicate beauty must avoid a strong light- there is something about her which suggests a moth”
6
Q
Blanche’s appereance- SD
A
“Daintily dressed”
7
Q
Blanche seeks solace in men
A
“She looks left and right as if for sanctuary”
