Conflict Essay Flashcards
Conflict essay paragraphs in order
Scene 1, Scene 4, Scene 7, symbolism, Scene 10
Conflict- Scene 1 P
Blanche and Stanley are both established as individual different characters. Through Williams uses characterization and costuming it’s evident that Blanche represents the old South and, Stanley, represents the new south we can also gather that these two sides will struggle to live in peace.
Conflict- Scene 1 Ev
“Daintily dressed”
“Incongruous to the setting”
“Blue denim work clothes”
“Male bird amping hens”
Conflict- scene 4 P
William’s use of dramatic irony allows the audience to observe Stanley, witnessing Blanches warning to Stella and Blanches true feelings towards him. Williams also uses foreshadowing to suggest how the conflict between the two sides will resolve when Stella chooses to run to stanly.
Conflict- scene 4 Ev
“Under the cover of the trains noise stanly enters from outside”
“Stanly Kowalski survivor of the Stone Age”
“He grins through the curtains at Blanche”
Conflict- scene 7 P
William’s characterization of Stanley allows the audience to gather that the conflict will only end, when Stanley comes out on top as he reveals blanches past to Stella.
Conflict- scene 7 Ev
“Lie number one… Lie number two…”
“Her future is mapped out for her” (stanly)
Conflict- symbolism P
Throughout the play, Williams uses symbolism of bathing to create tension, and an understanding that Blanche feels the need to clean herself from the past.
Conflict- symbolism EV
“Soaking in a hot tub” (Stanly mockingly)
“I think I will bathe” (Blanche)
“Get out of the bathroom” (stanly)
Conflict- scene 10 P
In the penultimate scene Williams uses costuming to identify that Blanche has already lost yet Stanley goes on to completely destroy Blanche and have the new south conquer the old south.
Conflict- scene 10 Ev
“Solid and crumpled white satin evening gown”
“We’ve had this date since the beginning”
“Inherit figure”
