Key Scene Essay

Question 1

1. Topic sentence

Answer 1

At the start of the scene it is clear to the audience the blanches eccentric character has been overshadowed by her fragility and disconnect from reality

Question 2

2. Topic sentence

Answer 2

Previously in the play Williams uses characterisation to foreshadow the tragic events in scene 10

Question 3

3. Topic sentence

Answer 3

In scene 4 Williams uses the character of Stella to plant doubts within Blanche about right and wrong

Question 4

4. Topic sentence

Answer 4

Once again Williams uses the actions of characters to clearly highlight the plays shocking key scene

Question 5

1. Quotes

Answer 5

-incongruous
-somewhat soiled and crumpled white satin evening gown

Question 6

2. Quotes

Answer 6

-over her head he grins through the curtains at Blanche
-he tears the paper lantern off the light-bulb

Question 7

3. Quotes

Answer 7

-it wasn’t anything serious as you seem to take jt
-your married to a madman!

Question 8

4. Quotes

Answer 8

-murmuring excitedly
-we’ve had this date with each other from the beginning