Blanche

• Scene 1:Quote: "They told me to take a streetcar named Desire, and then transfer to one called Cemeteries." (Scene 1)

  Analysis: In this opening line, Blanche metaphorically introduces the themes of desire and death, setting the tone for the rest of the play. The symbolism creates a sense of foreshadowing, suggesting that Blanche's journey will be fraught with longing and eventual demise. Additionally, the juxtaposition of Desire and Cemeteries highlights the dichotomy between passion and mortality, underscoring Blanche's inner conflict and the existential themes explored throughout the play.
• Scene 2:Quote: "I can't stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or a vulgar action." (Scene 2)

  Analysis: Blanche's aversion to harsh light symbolizes her fear of exposure and her desire to conceal the truth about her past.s Blanche's sensitivity and vulnerability, highlighting her need for illusion and fantasy as a means of coping with reality. This quote also foreshadows the eventual unraveling of Blanche's facade and the revelation of her dark secrets, which cannot withstand the harsh glare of truth.
• scene 5

  Eunic steve abuse she reacts with brightly 'did he kill her?' comic + charade shock... detachment
• scene 6, pivotal point in play blanche/mitch hope

  'old fashion ideals!' she rolls her eyes, knowing he cannot see her face' hides self awareness apalled at herself comic deceits Mitch + speaks french illusion,mismatched europe vs new , flirtatious,disconnected, lacxk control + last line of scene inspires pitty so tragedy, saviour/salvagable/hope
• scene 8

  'parrot stories!' ... parrot stories? irony echoes s parroting to mitch so Stanleys influence is mitch not committed coz weak or sensible comical release tension 'three quarters of an hour later' time compressed speads narrative, how quick events happen ( ticket bought in scene 7 tho)
• • "I don't want realism. I want magic!" (Scene 9)
  • Analysis: Blanche expresses her preference for illusion over reality. The contrast between "realism" and "magic" is an example of juxtaposition, highlighting her desire to escape the harshness of her life. The declarative sentence structure emphasizes her conviction in seeking an idealized world.
• • "Whoever you are, I have always depended on the kindness of strangers." (Scene 11)
  • Analysis: Blanche's repetition of her earlier line reinforces her dependence on others. The indefinite pronoun "whoever" suggests desperation and lack of discernment, indicating her unstable and uncertain state of mind.