chapter 10

Question 1

What happens in this chapter?

Answer 1

Blanche lies to Stanley about why she is dressed up and says she rejected Mitch
Stanley begins to verbally abuse Blanche
Blanche senses fear and tries to call an operator
Stanley rapes Blanche

Question 2

‘Soiled and crumpled white satin gown’ Analysis

Answer 2

Purity and Chasity soiled.

Question 3

‘Casting my pearls’ Analysis

Answer 3

Trying to convince herself she’s accepted ageing.

Question 4

‘Swine’ Analysis

Answer 4

Catalyst for rape as Stanley detests her degradation of him and chooses to objectify her.

Question 5

‘What queen do you think you are’ Analysis

Answer 5

Verbally shatters Blanche’s illusion foreshadowing a physical destruction.

Question 6

‘Clutching the broken top’ Analysis

Answer 6

Layered imagery woman last weapon of offence is a phallic object whilst Stanley uses phallus sex.

Question 7

‘Tiger Tiger’ Analysis

Answer 7

Stanley as a menacing predator.

Question 8

What can the rape be interpreted as?

Answer 8

Final victory of new south and American dream over traditional ideas as Stanley can continue his legacy whilst Blanche drowns in her misery.