Questions on A Streetcar Named Desire

Who comes to visit Blanche in Scene 9?

How does Blanche react when Mitch arrives?

• 2. Blanche is initially happy but quickly becomes anxious and defensive when Mitch confronts her about her past.

• Blanche is excited to see Mitch and hopes for the best.

• Blanche wants to pretend that everything is ok.

What does Mitch say he has heard about Blanche's past?

• Mitch says he has heard that she is unfaithful and everything that she has told him is a lie.

• Mitch says he has heard rumours about Blanche’s promiscuity and her stay at the Flamingo Hotel.

• Mitch says he has heard rumours about Blanche’s promiscuity and her stay at the Tarantula Hotel.

How does Blanche try to explain her past behaviour to Mitch?

What object does Mitch 'tear off the light bulb'?

How does Mitch respond when Blanche tries to explain her past?

What does Mitch say about the light and why does he want to see Blanche in the light?

What secret about Blanche's past does Mitch confront her with in this scene?

How does Blanche describe the circumstances that led to her relationship with younger men?

How does Mitch respond when Blanche says she has never lied 'in her heart'?