heightened tension essay

Question 1

what scene

Answer 1

10

Question 2

1st paragraph

Answer 2

scene 1 introduces conflict between blanche and Stanley, link illusion vs reality through blanches hiding of her true nature and Stanley being upfront about his sexual desire and attractiveness

Question 3

paragraph 1 quotes

Answer 3

• “she is daintily dressed in a white suit”
• “animal joy”, “gaudy seed bearer”

Question 4

paragraph 2

Answer 4

scene 4, the turning point scene, escalates the conflict between blanche and Stanley

Question 5

paragraph 2 quotes

Answer 5

• “under cover of the trains noise Stanley enters from outside”
• ” ‘blue piano’ and trumpet and drums is heard”

Question 6

paragraph 3

Answer 6

the use of symbolism in scene 10 heightens tension, “glass cracks” could be seen as the shattering of her illusion that will follow through the victory of Stanley and therefore reality

Question 7

paragraph 3 quotes

Answer 7

• “glass cracks”
• “the roar of an approaching locomotive”

Question 8

paragraph 4

Answer 8

the dialogue contributes to the tension in scene 10 as Stanley reveals his desire of blanche and it is made clear that desire both in the actions that brought her to Stella and Stanleys flat and that Stanley is about to enact on her, is blanches demise

Question 9

paragraph 4 quotes

Answer 9

• “close the curtains before you undress any further”
• ” silk pyjamas I wore on my wedding night”

Question 10

paragraph 5

Answer 10

the events on scene 10 have a profound impact on the rest of the play through Stanleys victory in the conflict and therefore the victory of reality over illusion

Question 11

paragraph 5 quotes

Answer 11

• “Stella accepts the child”
• “please close the curtains before I come out”