Scene 3 Flashcards

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” It isn’t on his forehead …

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and it isn’t genius.”
Stella emphasizes that Stanley’s strength does not come from his intelligence, but instead from his sexual drive, which is what attracted her to him.

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“Poker should not be played…

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in a house with women”
Mitch
Mitch is adamant in his conviction that the conflict that erupts in the Kowalski household is due to the flammable combination of poker and women
Shows social attitudes of the time.
Wrongly suggests that poker is a bigger issue than domestic violence.

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3
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“I’m not accustomed to having more than one drink…

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Two is the limit—and three!
Blanche
evidence of Blanches lies earlier on

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4
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“They stare at each other…

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Then they come together with low, animal moans.”
Stella has been conditioned to believe domestic violence is acceptable and even a display of sexual passion.
“animal” refers to subhuman and not normal eventhough this is common

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5
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“My baby doll’s left me!”

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Stanley

He objectifies and belittles Stella, believing he has ownership of her.

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