Theme: Masculinity and Physicality

Question 1

How does Stanley assert his dominance?

Answer 1

-Through loud actions and violence
- Through his clothing
- Psychological and Physically

Question 2

How is Stanley’s clothing dominating?

Answer 2

He dresses in bright, lurid colours.
‘Richly feathered bird among hens’

Question 3

How does Stanley assert his dominance physically?

Answer 3

• Bellows in a sort of animal mating call at Stella
• Forces himself upon Blanche

Question 4

How does Stanley assert his dominance psychologically

Answer 4

• Investigates Blanche’s past and brings it into the limelight
• Airs Blanche’s dirty laundry to affirm his position as not only the alpha male but also head of the household

Question 5

What does Mitch represent?

Answer 5

• He represents masculinity as a trait of comfort and refuge
• However, Mitch still finds his power through physical assertion. Mitch brags about his body to Blanche and insists on his precise measurements.