Imagine that while Stella is in hospital after having the baby, she writes an entry in her diary about how she feels about returning home to Stanley and Blanche. Write this diary entry in which Stella expresses her hopes and fears for the future.
Dear diary,
I've had an arduous last few days.I am now returning home to see Stanley,my husband that I love and Blanche my sister which needs me especially after what she experienced in Mississippi.I have had a beautiful day, and now there is another member in the Kowalsky family.I cannot wait to leave this hospital.I am anxious about the manner in which Stanley have treated Blanche.All this time I am asking myself numerous questions.'Does Stanley finally understand the hard period that Blanche experienced? Are Blanche and Mitch okay now?'.I really have missed them.
In a couple of hours,I will return home and do not know what to expect.I know that Stanley loves me,but I am anxious about how things will change when the baby is at home.And Blanche,I hope she sorted her problems with Mitch.I told Stanley not to interfere with their relationship.Stanley loves me,he wouldn't do something that would hurt me.He is innocuous,my Stanley cares about me.
Monday, 30 January 2012
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Scene between Mitch,Stanley and Steve.
It is 2:30 am,Stanley,Mitch,Steve and Pablo are sitting at the poker table in the kitchen which is enlighten by a sinister green light.There is bottles of whiskey on the table and Stanley is dominant with his rough talk.
Stanley(muttering):Papers,Papers.
Mitch:You've been talking about papers all evening Stanley.
Stanley(avoiding the situation):Shut up.Want a shot?
Steve:Yeah Yeah me.
Mitch:How long you've been married with Eunice ,Steve?
Steve:long enough, what do you need?
Mitch:(reflecting)When she goes,I'll be alone unless I find someone.
Stanley:(interrupting)Who's she Mitch?
Mitch:My sick mother,i gotta find someone Stanley.What do you think of Stella's sister.Her name is Blanche.
(There is an awkward silence.Stanley finishes his glass of whiskey and pours himself another.)
Stanley:(getting closer to Mitch)Listen here Mitch,stop being a sugar-tit.Men like us only need three things.Sex,work and fighting.We are part of a new America that Blanche does not belong to.Woman like Stella baby are hard to find,even impossible.
Mitch:(laughing uncomfortably)I ought to go to the bathroom.
Steve:Stay Mitch,Stanley is right.Women are no good,just good for you know.Here,have another shot.
Stanley:(tossing the watermelon rinds to the floor)Stella's sister is up to no good Mitch.Under the Napoleonic code, I have my own share of Belle Reve.(Mitch glances at Steve, as if he was looking for help) She is hiding something from me Mitch.Keep that in mind.She ain't no good.
Steve:Stanley, calm down,let's get on with the game.
Stanley(muttering):Papers,Papers.
Mitch:You've been talking about papers all evening Stanley.
Stanley(avoiding the situation):Shut up.Want a shot?
Steve:Yeah Yeah me.
Mitch:How long you've been married with Eunice ,Steve?
Steve:long enough, what do you need?
Mitch:(reflecting)When she goes,I'll be alone unless I find someone.
Stanley:(interrupting)Who's she Mitch?
Mitch:My sick mother,i gotta find someone Stanley.What do you think of Stella's sister.Her name is Blanche.
(There is an awkward silence.Stanley finishes his glass of whiskey and pours himself another.)
Stanley:(getting closer to Mitch)Listen here Mitch,stop being a sugar-tit.Men like us only need three things.Sex,work and fighting.We are part of a new America that Blanche does not belong to.Woman like Stella baby are hard to find,even impossible.
Mitch:(laughing uncomfortably)I ought to go to the bathroom.
Steve:Stay Mitch,Stanley is right.Women are no good,just good for you know.Here,have another shot.
Stanley:(tossing the watermelon rinds to the floor)Stella's sister is up to no good Mitch.Under the Napoleonic code, I have my own share of Belle Reve.(Mitch glances at Steve, as if he was looking for help) She is hiding something from me Mitch.Keep that in mind.She ain't no good.
Steve:Stanley, calm down,let's get on with the game.
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Homework
Q: Why does Blanche replace the bottle and the glass after having a drink?
A: Williams attempts to demonstrate to his audience that Blanche has had a terrible past.After her loosing her family's fortune and estate,we find out that she has also lost her young husband.At first instance , this is the first time we come across the obsession that Blanche has towards her drink.The stage direction indicates that she 'washes out the tumbler at the sink',and the dynamic verb'wash' could suggest Blanche 's desire to come to New Orleans to make a fresh start and forget about her past.The more explicit explanation could simply be that Blanche is not aware of what to expect in this new environment which she is incongruous to.She hasn't seen Stella in a long period of time , and hasn't told her about the loss of 'Belle Reve'.Furthermore, she is also not aware of what Stella's husband reaction will be.Consequently she wants to come across as a respectful and dignified woman.
Q:Pick out the pet names which Blanche has for Stella and explain why Blanche uses them'
A:Throughout the first dialogue between Blanche and Stella shortly after seeing each other , Blanche interacts with Stella by using numerous pet names including :precious lambs , Stella for star, honey, blessed baby.Williams tries to illustrate the sister love that Blanche and Stella have but also to indicate the audience that 'family love never dies'.As mentioned earlier , Blanche had a dreadful past, and therefore she requires affection as any human being would need.
Q:What evidence is there that Blanche is concerned about her looks?
A:During the conversation with Stella ,Blanche is the dominant speaker , and she is involved in the topic shifts.She brings the subject of appearance into the conversation when she says'I never had your beautiful self-control.'At first instance it seems that Blanche praises her sister's looks but then she tells her that she 'hasn't put an ounce since the summer she left Belle Reve'.Blanche then subsequently asks Stella her opinion on her figure.Blanche then that she is vain about her looks even though she is slipping which indicate that is really worried about how she looks like at all time.
What does this tells you about her character?
Blanche's attitude towards her appearance illustrate one side of her personality which could be the fact that she is vain and that she is aware that she is good looking.Moreover, as audience members we can also conclude that she is self centered but also attention seeking.Vanity is not a good trait to have, and therefore we can make numerous assumptions on her character.
A: Williams attempts to demonstrate to his audience that Blanche has had a terrible past.After her loosing her family's fortune and estate,we find out that she has also lost her young husband.At first instance , this is the first time we come across the obsession that Blanche has towards her drink.The stage direction indicates that she 'washes out the tumbler at the sink',and the dynamic verb'wash' could suggest Blanche 's desire to come to New Orleans to make a fresh start and forget about her past.The more explicit explanation could simply be that Blanche is not aware of what to expect in this new environment which she is incongruous to.She hasn't seen Stella in a long period of time , and hasn't told her about the loss of 'Belle Reve'.Furthermore, she is also not aware of what Stella's husband reaction will be.Consequently she wants to come across as a respectful and dignified woman.
Q:Pick out the pet names which Blanche has for Stella and explain why Blanche uses them'
A:Throughout the first dialogue between Blanche and Stella shortly after seeing each other , Blanche interacts with Stella by using numerous pet names including :precious lambs , Stella for star, honey, blessed baby.Williams tries to illustrate the sister love that Blanche and Stella have but also to indicate the audience that 'family love never dies'.As mentioned earlier , Blanche had a dreadful past, and therefore she requires affection as any human being would need.
Q:What evidence is there that Blanche is concerned about her looks?
A:During the conversation with Stella ,Blanche is the dominant speaker , and she is involved in the topic shifts.She brings the subject of appearance into the conversation when she says'I never had your beautiful self-control.'At first instance it seems that Blanche praises her sister's looks but then she tells her that she 'hasn't put an ounce since the summer she left Belle Reve'.Blanche then subsequently asks Stella her opinion on her figure.Blanche then that she is vain about her looks even though she is slipping which indicate that is really worried about how she looks like at all time.
What does this tells you about her character?
Blanche's attitude towards her appearance illustrate one side of her personality which could be the fact that she is vain and that she is aware that she is good looking.Moreover, as audience members we can also conclude that she is self centered but also attention seeking.Vanity is not a good trait to have, and therefore we can make numerous assumptions on her character.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Question street car desire.
1)A street car named desire was written in 1947 by Tennessee Williams just after World War II.It was set in New Orleans,in the United States of America.New Orleans is in the state of Louisiana.
2)This is a street car.A street car is also known as a tram which is a passenger vehicle which is runs in tracks along urban streets and also sometimes on separate rights of way.
3)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ny5ajCn0xw , this is an example of BB king which was the poplar music of the 1940's.
2)This is a street car.A street car is also known as a tram which is a passenger vehicle which is runs in tracks along urban streets and also sometimes on separate rights of way.3)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ny5ajCn0xw , this is an example of BB king which was the poplar music of the 1940's.
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