"Streetcar" Due on Thursday Scenes 3-5

Read Scenes 3-5

In Your NOTEBOOK: PREPARE FOR A FISHBOWL ON THURSDAY 

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

2. Watch the clip- Poker Scene and More

http://youtu.be/BsVxmk9pq2Y

3. After the Poker Scene
Famous Scene
STELLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

http://youtu.be/S1A0p0F_iH8


4. If illusion means " to create an alternate version of something" and illusions stem from wants and desires, then , what do you suppose Blanche desires? provide concrete examples to support your ideas.

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

6. 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.

7. A closer look at Darwinism and "survival of the fittest". Charles Darwin studied the theory of evolution  as a natural philosopher at Cambridge during the 19th century. The idea behind "survival of the fittest" is part of what is called natural selection. However, as time went on and  ideas regarding social darwinism began to erupt and evolve many people discuss the concept of "survival of the fittest" in simple terms ... Only the strong (fit) survive.
Discuss the play as it can or cannot be seen as somewhat Darwinian in nature. Please provide at least 2 concrete examples to support your ideas.
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What to look forward to: 

Fishbowl Scenes 3-5
Lecture: "Desire" and Perception

TBA
Published Writing #2 / Paper #1