symbolism Flashcards
1
Q
quote in which Blanche explains the meaning of her name.
A
BLANCHE: “…so the two together mean white woods”
2
Q
quote in which Blanche insults Stanley’s demeanour
A
BLANCHE: “Survivor of the stone age!”
3
Q
quote in which Blanche hallucinates, just prior to her being raped.
A
“[The shadows are of a grotesque and menacing form]”
4
Q
quote in which the play loops back round to the poker night.
A
STEVE: “This game is seven-card stud.”
5
Q
quote in which Stanley rips Blanche’s paper lantern off of the light bulb.
A
“[she cries as if the lantern was herself]”
