a streetcar named desire (the actual play)

Front

What does Stanley wear when he rapes Blanche?

Back

His silk pyjamas from his wedding night.

Front

What does Stanley's initial pursuit of the papers from Belle Reve lead him to do?

Back

Go through her trunk.

Front

What does Blanche frequently do which shows the audience she is impure?

Back

Bathes, drinks, has baths, cleans herself, turns off light.

Front

What does Stanley do once he has heard Blanche's opinion on him?

Back

He grins at her.

Front

What is Blanche's first long speech about?

Back

All the deaths and loneliness she experienced at Belle Reve.

Front

What is the significance of the silk pyjamas in the context of the play?

Back

They symbolize Stanley's dominance and the violation of Blanche's purity.

Front

How does Stanley's character contrast with Blanche's character?

Back

Stanley is grounded and primal, while Blanche is fragile and idealistic.

Front

What role does the setting of New Orleans play in the narrative?

Back

It reflects the clash between old Southern gentility and the rawness of modern life.

Front

What does Blanche's bathing ritual symbolize?

Back

Her attempt to cleanse herself of her past and her desire for purity.

Front

How does the theme of reality vs. illusion manifest in Blanche's character?

Back

Blanche creates illusions to cope with her traumatic past, contrasting with Stanley's harsh reality.