Gambler Flashcards
1
Q
What is it about?
A
An extended metaphor for betting on horse racing.
2
Q
‘leaving her lips like a whistle or kiss’
A
sexualised presentation of women
3
Q
‘She backed it to win and then on a whim’
A
confidence
irrational
4
Q
‘Hyperion’s tips mean nothing to her’
A
Hyperion was a Greek god who gave advice on gambling
She ignores the male advice
5
Q
Links to Streetcar
A
Appreciation of words/literature
Detachment - Eunice/Stella/Blanche
Stan is winner/Blanche loser (opposite to Gambler)
