Character Essay

Question 1

1. Topic sentence

Answer 1

Williams characterisation if Blanche in the opening chapters of the play initially establishes her as an eccentric character

Question 2

2. Topic sentence

Answer 2

As the play progresses the themes of illusion vs reality are intensified as blanche begins to feel isolated making her question the line between right and wrong

Question 3

3. Topic sentence

Answer 3

The instability of Blanche becomes increasingly evident as her deceits becomes exposed for all to see

Question 4

4. Topic sentence

Answer 4

In the final chapters the audience witness the complete destruction of Blanche as she becomes a fragment of who she once was

Question 5

1. Quotes

Answer 5

• incongruous
  -earrings of pearl

Question 6

2. Quotes

Answer 6

-it wasn’t anything serious as you seem to take it
-your married to a madman!
-over her shoulder he grins through the curtains at Blanche

Question 7

3. Quotes

Answer 7

-he tears the paper lantern off the light-bulb
- I don’t tell the truth. I tell what ought to be the truth

Question 8

4. Quotes

Answer 8

-somewhat soiled and crumpled white satin evening gown
-murmurs excitedly
-we’ve had this date with each other since the beginning