Friday, February 21, 2014

Due on Tuesday 2/25 - Streetcar Scenes 1-4

Read Scenes 2-4


Construct a chart. Characterize Stanley, Blanche and Stella (provide 7-10 adjectives for each character) We will go over your charts in class.

Based on your list of adjectives answer the following:

What do you think of Blanche? What do you think of Stanley? Provide concrete examples including lines and scenes.

Describe the poker scene. How does the poker scene exemplify one or more of the themes introduced in class?

Watch the clip- Poker Scene and More

http://youtu.be/BsVxmk9pq2Y

After the Poker Scene
Famous Scene
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http://youtu.be/S1A0p0F_iH8


If illusion means " to create an alternate version of something" and illusions stem from wants and desires, then , what do you suppose Blanche desires?

Choose one theme from my introductory lecture and find two examples within the selected scenes. You have the option to discuss motif.

Do  you remember the quotes I gave you in the beginning? Choose one of the two quotes and apply it to any character in the play. Explain how your interpretation of the quote applies to this particular character/conflict/event in the play.

What to look forward to: 

A closer look at Darwinism and "survival of the fittest".
Published Writing #2/ Paper "1

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