Street Car- context Flashcards
1
Q
What is the historical context
A
- play set in 1947 New Orleans
- French quarter provides a rich background for emotional events in the play
2
Q
The old south
A
- aristocratic
- built on agriculture
- once influential families that have now lost their importance
3
Q
Why is Mitch not getting work
A
Due to the city being inundated with immigrants who work for less, and will be picked over Mitch who is less fit
4
Q
How is sexual freedom presented within the play
A
- sexual freedom does not fit the chaste behaviour expected of a ‘southern bell’
- reliant on men
5
Q
What is the significance of the paper lantern?
A
- Blanche buys the lampshade to put over Stella’s house to block out the harsh light
- symbolises how she strays from the light to hide her age + crumbling beauty
- reality for her is softened by the lampshade
6
Q
When is the play set
A
-1947
7
Q
What colour des Stanley wear, what does it signify?
A
-represented is strong and in control by wearing bold and dark green colours
8
Q
What colours does Blanche where, what does it signify?
A
- supposed innocence and sweetness is refresented through the use of soft and feminine colours
- white, mainly to seem more innocence and beautiful to gain attention
9
Q
What does Blanche bathing so much signify?
A
-seems as if she is attempting to wash away her sins and hysteria
