Theme: Sexual Desire Flashcards
1
Q
Why is Stella drawn to Stanley?
A
She is drawn to Stanley’s brute, animal sexuality
1
Q
How does Blanche bring attention to her body?
A
She dresses in red satins, silks and wears costume jewellery
2
Q
Why is Stanley drawn to Stella?
A
He is drawn to her traditional, domestic, feminine sexuality
3
Q
How does Blanche operate in the world?
A
She relies on her perception of herself as an object of male sexual desire. Her interaction with men always begin with flirtation.
4
Q
What does Sexuality bring with it?
A
Destruction
- Stanley rapes Blanche and Stella does not believe her story
- After Stanley hits Stella, he sleeps with her
