Blanche moves back into the streak of light. She raises her arms and stretches, as she moves indolently back to the chair.
Blanche tries to use her sex appeal to gain influence over men
1 of 10
Blanche waltzes to the music with romantic gestures. Mitch is delighted and moves in awkward imitation like a dancing bear
Juxtaposition of Blanche and Mitch's actions show how wrong they are for one another in some ways
2 of 10
Then they come together with low, animal moans...Her eyes go blind with tenderness as she catches his head and raises him level with her.
Stella and Stanley have a primitive, sexual relationship which seems to override everything
3 of 10
he snatched off one of my slippers and rushed about the place smashing the light-bulbs with it.
Stella is thrilled by Stanley's sexual aggression
4 of 10
What you are talking about is brutal desire – just – Desire!
Blanche can't see any romance in Stanley and Stella's relationship; she references the street car - suggesting their affection for one another will run its course?
5 of 10
I want to kiss you, just once, softly and sweetly on your mouth!
Blanche is a romantic but can't control her desires when it comes to younger men
6 of 10
She pours a half tumbler of whiskey and tosses it down
Alcohol is Blanche's escape
7 of 10
your sister hasn’t turned into a drunkard, she’s just all shaken up and hot and tired and dirty!
Tries to conceal the severity of her issue but is still open about it
8 of 10
The music is in her mind; she is drinking to escape.
Drinks to deal with the trauma
9 of 10
He says you been lapping it up all summer like a wild-cat.
Now Stanley has exposed Blanche, Mitch is able to see through her facade
10 of 10
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Blanche waltzes to the music with romantic gestures. Mitch is delighted and moves in awkward imitation like a dancing bear
Back
Juxtaposition of Blanche and Mitch's actions show how wrong they are for one another in some ways
Card 3
Front
Then they come together with low, animal moans...Her eyes go blind with tenderness as she catches his head and raises him level with her.
Back
Card 4
Front
he snatched off one of my slippers and rushed about the place smashing the light-bulbs with it.
Back
Card 5
Front
What you are talking about is brutal desire – just – Desire!
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