Masculinity and Physicality Flashcards
1
Q
Zoomorphism of the men
A
Stanley "trots up the steps" Mitch moves "like a dancing bear" Stanley "charges after stella" Stanley moves his head back like a "baying hound and bellows his wife's name" Stanley moves "stealthily"
2
Q
Mitch talking about being a fool
A
“I knew you weren’t sixteen any more. But I was a fool enough to believe you was straight. “
3
Q
Blanche description of Mitch
A
“sensitive look.”
4
Q
Mitch attacks Stanley
A
“Mitch lunges and strikes at Stanley”
5
Q
Blanche asks Stella about Mitch
A
“is he a wolf” zoomorphism of Mitch
6
Q
Mitch to Blanche about her appearance
A
“you’re certainly not an old maid”
7
Q
Stanley attacks Stella
A
“Stanley charges after Stella” there’s a “sound of a blow”
8
Q
Stanley rapes Blanche
A
“The shadows are of a grotesque and
menacing form.” completely removed stanley’s human form, similar to an animal or monster