ࡱ> LNK %bjbjO O .<-a-a,,,,HD,91g. 0000000$350gg00R00<(4*aD[^p)0 1091)a6xa6(*a6*GhT00H91a6 :  A Streetcar Named Desire What do we learn about Stella, Stanley and Blanche in the first two scenes? Directions: Explain each character trait listed below. Support with a direct quote. Cite page number(s) of the example. Blanche is: Deceitful Judgmental Insecure Responsible Write your opinion of Blanche, based on her actions in the first scene. (Consider: your examples of each trait above, how she treats Stella, her monologue about Belle Reve and death etc.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Directions: Understand each character trait listed below. Support with a direct quote. Cite page number(s) of the example. Stella is: Submissive Passionate Independent Stanley is (use examples from scene 1-2) Controlling Dominant Tempermental Clothing, music and animal comparisons are important symbols in the play. Answer the following: What clothes does Blanche wear when she arrives in New Orleans? (type / color of clothing): What clothes does Stanley wear when we first see him? What animal is Blanche compared to? What animal is Stanley compared to? What music plays when Stanley mentions that Blanche was married, and Blanche replies that the boy the boy died! (31). Look carefully at the stage directions. What alternate music plays throughout the first two scenes? Again, look at stage directions. **Continue to track characters habits and traits throughout the play** Also, identify the following from scene 1-2 (explain what these terms are in the play) Elysian Fields Belle Reve Yellow Letters Polish Cemetaries Edgar Allen Poe Laurel Napoleonic Code Polka music Blue piano Bathing Gaudy seed-bearer Streetcar: guided readingreview questions Directions: ask yourself the following questions after reading each scene. Look back at line references; analyze and ponder the ideas. No need to write out the answers! write a question mark next to any questions that confuse you. Scene 3: The Poker Night How does Stanley treat his poker pals? Is it consistent with his earlier characterization? Give Stanley a nickname. Justify it. What is the purpose of the joke Steve tells about the old farmer (47)? Stanley is abusive in this scene. Do you get the feeling this is his normal treatment of Stella, or is the violence in this scene out of the ordinary? Support your answer with a specific reference to the scene. What simile describes Stanley (59), when he calls for Stella near the end of the scene? Why do you think Williams chooses this comparison? Why does Stella go back to Stanley? What are some ways in which Blanche and Mitch seem compatible? If something develops between them, why would that be so good for Blanche? What is implied by Mitchs clich All quiet on the Potomac now? (60), when he returns to find Blanche sitting outside at the end of the scene? When Blanche is first introduced in the play, Williams writes that she is totally incongruous with her setting. How does the Poker Night scene reinforce the idea that Blanche is out of her element in New Orleans? Scene 4: The next morning Contrast Blanche and Stella the morning after the Poker Night. Include how they look, how they feel, and their attitudes toward Stellas life in New Orleans. Who is Shep Huntleigh? Why does Blanche bring him up and suddenly attempt to contact him? Interpret Stellas line: Havent you ever ridden on that streetcar? Probe deeper than the name of the streetcar answer in a figurative sense, based on the context of her conversation with Blanche. The end of scene four marks a turning point in the play. What happens? What do you expect will change, as a result of this turning point? Explain. Scene5: How does Blanches mood change, after Stanley mentions a man named Shaw? Why does Stanley bring Shaw up? What is Stanleys intention? What does Blanche believe is necessary in order to win Mitchs interest? How does she feel she must act? Why do you think this is the case? What is the purpose of Steve and Eunices interlude throughout the scene? What do you think is the purpose of the scene with Blanche and the newspaper delivery boy? Scene 6: Describe the progress of Mitch and Blanches relationship as scene six unfolds. (Consider: how do they feel about each other? Are they in love? How do they treat one another? How did the date go that night?) What do you think of Mitch at this point? Remember when Blanche said he seems superior to the others? What do you think?) Blanche tells Mitch of her dead husband. Explain. Include her responsibility for his death. Note the music playing at the time. Look closely at Blanches references to light at the end of the scene (it was like you suddenly turned a blinding light on something (95); then the searchlightwas turned off again (96)). What do you think light symbolizes in the play? Scene 7: What truths of Blanches past has Stanley discovered? Why has he done this? Find an example of Blanches interference in Stanley and Stellas relationship (hint: youll notice Stanley gets aggravated) What is your impression of Stanley. Is he good or bad? Find examples of both qualities. Scene 8: Describe Blanches birthday. What present does Stanley give Blanche? Who does not show for the party? Explain how Stella is caught between Stanley and Blanche. Support with reference to something positive she says about each. Interpret white columns and colored lights (find references throughout scene; think symbolically). Scene 9: What do we learn about Blanche that makes her a sympathetic figure? Why does Blanche tell lies? Are her lies truly harmful or malicious? Are some lies worse than others? Why does Mitch reject Blanche? Do you feel his decision and rationale is justified? Scene 10: Describe Blanche at the beginning of the scene. Include her state of mind, as well as her appearance. Describe Stanleys mood when he appears. What offer does he make to Blanche, which she rejects? Why is that significant? How does the scene end? Pay close attention to the stage directions if you dont get it the first time. Why do you think Tennessee Williams chose this resolution to the conflict between Stanley and Blanche? How is it fitting of Stanleys character? How is it fitting, in a devastatingly ironic way, for Blanche? Scene 11: What is Blanches destination? Whose idea do you think it was? Quote a line for support. The final scene begins with a poker game. Why do you think Williams does this? What message does this indicate to the audience, after the previous scene in which Blanche is raped? What is the significance of Blanches last line in the play? Find it, quote it and explain what you think she means. Consider: is it true? is it ironic? Is it tragic? Is it self-reflective and insightful? What do you think the last line of the play means? Find it, quote it and dwell on Williams intent. Explain your thoughts. Williams creation of Blanche DuBois is considered a masterpiece of 20th century theater. 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