Streetcar Quotes Scene 7 Flashcards
Summary:
On her birthday, Stanley reveals Blanche’s reputation to Stella whilst Blanche bathes, “it’s only a paper moon” - and also to Mitch, which we don’t see. She asks what’s wrong, and Stella reassures her that everything is fine.
“Her future is mapped out for her”
“the distant piano goes into a hectic breakdown”
“as Stanley crosses her, a frightened look appears in her face, almost a look of panic”
“slams the bathroom door shut” - Stanley
“he’s not going to jump in a tank with a school of sharks”
“fresh territory”
“It’s not my soul I’m worried about!”
“peals of laughter are heard as if a child were frolicking in the tub”
“washed up like poison”
“Say it’s only a paper moon, sailing over a cardboard sea - But it wouldn’t be make-believe if you believed in me!”
“late afternoon in mid-september”
“Temperature 100 on the nose”
“That girl calls me common!”
