Scene 5 Quotes Flashcards
1
Q
In response to Eunice shrieking and threatening to call the police after her husband abuses her, what does Blanche say which indicates the normalisation of abuse in this society?
A
Blanche [brightly]: Did he kill her?
2
Q
What happens to Blanche which could symbolise her fear of her repuation being sullied?
A
Stella spills coke on Blanche’s skirt
Blanche: Right on my pretty white skirt!
3
Q
What does Blanche do to the young mailman which is an indication of her promiscuous nature, as well as an affair she had with the schoolboy?
A
Blanche: …I want to kiss you, just once, softly and sweetly on your mouth!
[without waiting for him to accept, she crosses quickly to him and presses her lips to his]
Blanche:…i’ve got to be good- and keep my hands off children.
