Streetcar - Eunice

Question 1

Personifies progressive attitudes of New Orleans

Answer 1

• “Por nada, as the Mexicans say, por nada!”
• “I’ll stop by the bowling alley an’ hustle her up”

Question 2

Normalises abuse within relationships in New Orleans

Answer 2

• “Eunice seems to be having some trouble with Steve.”
• “(shrieking) You hit me!”

Question 3

Offers support and community for Stella, simultaneously condemns Blanche

Answer 3

• “What else could you do?” / “Don’t ever believe it. Life has got to go on. No matter what happens, you’ve got to keep on going.”
• “Hush! Hush! Honey.” / “You look wonderful, Blanche.” / “I understand you are going on a trip.”
• “You done the right thing, the only thing you could do. She couldn’t stay here; there wasn’t no other place for her to go.”