Mitch Flashcards
How is Mitch presented in Scene 3? (1 quote and 1 point)
MITCH [sadly but firmly]: Poker should not be played in a house with women.
Gives us an insight into Mitch’s ideas about women - shows him as sexist
How is Mitch presented in Scene 6? (5 points)
MITCH: Can I–uh–kiss you-goodnight?
He shows Blanche the respect he believes she deserves - he believes she is “innocent”
Takes it away after her past is revealed to him
“I am ashamed of the way I perspire. My shirt is sticking to me”
Mitch’s shyness and insecurity starkly contrast him from Stanley, who often takes his shirt off
How is Mitch’s love for his mother presented in Scene 6? (2 quotes and 2 points)
“I talked to my mother about you and she said, “How old is Blanche?” And I wasn’t able to tell her.”
“She wants me to be settled down before she- [His voice is hoarse and he clears his throat twice, shuffling nervously around with his hands in and out of his pockets.]”
Mitch frequently talks about his mother and cares and loves her very much
Stage directions clearly show him getting very emotional even thinking about her demise
What are 3 other quotes that present Mitch’s love for his mother?
Scene 1: “No–not at my place. My mother’s still sick!”
Scene 3: “I gotta sick mother. She don’t go to sleep until I come in at night”
Scene 9: “You’re not clean enough to bring in the house with my mother.”
How is Mitch presented in Scene 9? (4 quotes and 2 points)
MITCH: What it means is I’ve never had a real good look at you, Blanche. Let’s turn the light on here.
MITCH: So I can take a look at you good and plain!
Mitch is rude and aggressive towards Blanche- he feels betrayed
“I called him a liar at first…“
“Three people, Kiefaber, Stanley and Shaw, swore to them!”
Mitch’s struggle to find someone to disprove Stanley’s allegations adds to his frustration and betrayal
