mitch quotes

Question 1

“You need somebody. And I need somebody too.”

Answer 1

Mitch longs for love and companionship.

He sees Blanche as a solution to his loneliness.
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💡 Trick to Remember:
Think of two puzzle pieces—Mitch believes they can fit together.

Question 2

“I don’t think I ever seen you in the light.”

Answer 2

-Mitch realizes Blanche has been hiding the truth.
-Light symbolizes reality, and Blanche avoids it.
💡 Trick to Remember:
Imagine a spotlight revealing a hidden truth—Mitch finally sees through Blanche’s illusions.

Question 2

“You’re not clean enough to bring in the house with my mother.”

Answer 2

-Mitch judges Blanche’s past harshly.
-He believes in purity for marriage but still desires her sexually.
-Shows society’s double standards for women.
💡 Trick to Remember:
Think of a “door closing”—Mitch shuts Blanche out of his life.

Question 2

“I’ll kill you!”

Answer 2

-Mitch lashes out at Stanley in anger and guilt.
-He regrets not protecting Blanche.
💡 Trick to Remember:
Picture Mitch clenching his fists, furious but powerless.

Question 3

“You need somebody. And I need somebody too.” (Scene 6)

Answer 3

Meaning: Mitch expresses his deep loneliness and hopes Blanche can be his partner. This highlights his emotional vulnerability.

Question 4

“I don’t think I ever seen you in the light.” (Scene 9)

Answer 4

Meaning: Mitch realizes Blanche has been hiding her true self. Light symbolizes truth, and Blanche avoids it to maintain her illusions.

Question 5

“You’re not clean enough to bring in the house with my mother.” (Scene 9)

Answer 5

Meaning: Mitch rejects Blanche because of her past. This shows his hypocrisy—he desires her but refuses to marry her, reflecting society’s double standards.

Question 6

“Poker should not be played in a house with women.” (Scene 3)

Answer 6

Meaning: Mitch disapproves of the violent and aggressive behavior of Stanley and the other men, showing that he is more sensitive than them.