Scene 3 Flashcards
(5 cards)
How are the men described at the start of the poker scene
“Men at the peak of their physical manhood, as course and direct and powerful as the primary colours” > expressionism, raw primitive, liberation of the poker players masculinity
What does Stanley tell Stella and Blanche to do when referring to them as “hens”
“You hens cut out that conversation in there”
What type of light does Blanche say she “can’t stand…”
“… an naked light bulb”
How is Stanley aggressive in the poker scene
“Crosses to the small white radio and snatches it … he tosses the instrument out the window”
> violent verbs
“White” > emphasises the objects innocence
“Stanley charges after Stella” > zoomorphism
“There is a sound of a blow”
Mitch to Blanche : “there’s nothing to be scared of….
They’re crazy about each other
