1. Read Scenes 2-5 (p.1221)
2. Characterize Stanley, Blanche and Stella. (provide at least 4-5 adjectives for each)
3. Based on your list of adjectives answer the following IN YOUR NOTEBOOK:
A) What do you think of Blanche? What do you think of Stanley? (provide at least one concrete example for each character. In addition, provide lines and scenes or page numbers. Use in-text citation.
For Example: (Scene 5, 456-987) OR (Williams 1121)
4. Describe the poker scene. How does the poker scene exemplify one or more of the themes introduced in class.
5. If Illusion means "to create an alternate version of something" and illusions stem from wants and desires, then, what do you suppose Blanche desires?
6. Choose one theme from my lecture (introduction) and find 2 examples within the selected scenes. You have the option to choose 2 motif (re-current themes such as light or music) Provide quotes to further support your examples.
7. Remember the quotes I gave you in the beginning of my lecture? Choose ONE of the two quotes and apply it to one character in the play. Explain how your interpretation of the quote applies to this particular character/conflict/event in the play.
8. Print out Topics for Paper #1 (click on the page at the top of this site) and bring it with you to class on Tuesday. I will go over it at the end of class.
See you on Tuesday!
Have a Wonderful Weekend! Enjoy LIFE!!!
More Clips from Elia Kazan's adaptation of "A Streetcar Named Desire"
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