scene 7 (summarised notes)

‘mid-S____”

• symbolically suggests that Blanche’s f___ is i____, as it marks the transition from s____ v____ into a____ d____.

• Just as nature begins to do what fall, Blanche’s i____, s____, and h___ are also on the verge of c____.

‘mid-September”

• symbolically suggests that Blanche’s fall is imminent, as it marks the transition from summer’s vitality into autumn’s decay.

• Just as nature begins to wither and die in fall, Blanche’s illusions, stability, and hope are also on the verge of collapse.

"[mimicking] 'w____ out some things?'... 's____ in a h___ t___?'

• Stanley highlights how bathing and Blanche have become s____ in the play

• shows her attempt to wash away her what, clinging to the r___ as a means of seeking p____ and c____

• . It also reflects her longing for what, in sharp contrast to Stanley’s p____ d____ from where

"[mimicking] 'Washing out some things?'... 'Soaking in a hot tub?'

• Stanley highlights how bathing and Blanche have become synonymous in the play

• her attempt to wash away her sins and guilt, clinging to the ritual as a means of seeking purification and comfort

• . It also reflects her longing for the gentility and refinement of her past life, in sharp contrast to Stanley’s physical dirtiness from his working-class environment.

Stanley calls Blanche a “c_____-b____”

• use of z____ which reduces her to a what

• Like a canary, Blanche appears d____, v____, and v___, but she is also t___—much like what

• Williams uses this image to emphasize how o___ of p___ Blanche is in Stanley’s h___, p___ world, highlighting her f___ and the inevitability of what

Stanley calls Blanche a “canary-bird”

use of zoomorphism which reduces her to a fragile, decorative creature.

Like a canary, Blanche appears delicate, vibrant, and vulnerable, but she is also trapped—much like a bird in a cage.

Williams uses this image to emphasize how out of place Blanche is in Stanley’s harsh, predatory world, highlighting her fragility and the inevitability of her destruction in an environment that offers her no real safety or respect.

‘Sister Blanche is no l___’

• openly ridicules Blanche’s attempts to do what

• The l___, traditionally a symbol of what is used s____ here to expose the gap between what

• stanley shows his t___ in uncovering her secrets, reinforcing the idea that in his world, illusions are what and survival depends on what

‘Sister Blanche is no lily’

• openly ridicules Blanche’s attempts to present herself as pure and virtuous.

• The lily, traditionally a symbol of innocence and chastity, is used sarcastically here to expose the gap between Blanche’s facade and her scandalous past.

• shows his triumph in uncovering her secrets, reinforcing the idea that in his world, illusions are stripped away and survival depends on brutal honesty rather than pretence.

“Her f_____ is m____ out for her,”

• highlights how Blanche’s fate is i____ and out of her control.

• In the harsh, p____ society she lives in, Blanche’s past mistakes, especially those linked to her d___, seal her d____.

• Williams uses this line to show that Blanche is trapped in a cycle where her attempts to do what only lead to what

“Her future is mapped out for her,”

• highlights how Blanche’s fate is inevitable and out of her control.

• In the harsh, patriarchal society she lives in, Blanche’s past mistakes, especially those linked to her desires, seal her destiny.

• Williams uses this line to show that Blanche is trapped in a cycle where her attempts to escape through fantasy and men only lead to further downfall,

“the d____ p____ goes into a h____ b___,”

• Williams uses p____ t____ to reflect the e____ c___ and collapse of B___ world, symbolizing that Stanley has w_

• The piano’s f____, b___ sound mirrors Blanche’s m___ d___ and the destruction of what

“the distant piano goes into a hectic breakdown,”

• Williams uses plastic theatre to reflect the emotional chaos and collapse of Blanche’s world, symbolizing that Stanley has won.

• The piano’s frantic, broken sound mirrors Blanche’s mental disintegration and the destruction of her fragile illusions.