Chapter 3

Question 1

‘you look fresh as a daisy’ Analysis

Answer 1

Establishes Stella’s acknowledgment of Blanche’s anxiety around ageing and her need to appear perfect.

Question 2

‘Stanley gives a loud whack on her thigh’ Analysis

Answer 2

Grounds his further aggression.
Catalyses his violent behaviour.
Unnoticed by others which enables his abuse of woman.

Question 3

‘I can’t stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or vulgar action’ Analysis

Answer 3

Highlights Blanche’s fragility and her fear of being emotionally and visually exposed.

Question 4

‘They come together with low, animal moans’ Analysis

Answer 4

Conveys that the animalism of Stanley is reflected into their relationship.

Question 5

‘I need kindness now’ Analysis

Answer 5

Conveys that Blanche relies on others to escape from reality.

Question 6

Important quotes from first stage directions

Answer 6

‘Van Gogh’s of a billiard parlour at night’
‘poker night’
‘lurid nocturnal brilliance’

Question 7

‘Van gogh’s of a billiard parlour at night’ Analysis

Answer 7

Bright colours echo physical manhood and act as a foil for Blanche’s white purity.

Question 8

‘Poker night’ Analysis

Answer 8

Women excluded
Ultimate symbol of patriarchy

Question 9

‘Lurid nocturnal brilliance’

Answer 9

lighting appears gloomy indicates tension rising.