Social Class

Question 1

Stanley quotes an American politician

Answer 1

“Huey Long said – Every Man is a king!”

Stanley then states that he’s “the king around here”

• Two opposing forces, the traditions of the Old South the urban, and working class
• Use of ‘king’ empathises the role of men, being the traditional providers during and post world war 2

Question 2

Stanley questions Blanche and Stella asking if they’re …

Answer 2

“A pair of queens?”

• The readers perceive Stanley as a higher class in the way he questions Stella and Blanche’s status
• Links to 1940 context of women being dependent on men
• Link to William’s parents’ relationship

Question 3

Blanche has expensive attire such as:

Answer 3

“fox-pieces” which are “inexpensive” white attire “glove” “hat” “bodice” “suit”

• fox-pieces described as “inexpensive” by Stella shows the difference between them regarding what they can afford, Stella can only afford cheap clothing whereas Blanche’s more wealthier in regards to her attire.
• Women’s class in 1940s

Question 4

Blanche attitude towards Mitch

Answer 4

“Bow to me first”