the boy monologue -scene 6

What is the natural disaster metaphor

“He was in the quicksands clutching at me” - Allen Gray was supposed to be his saviour(sham marriage) -but he couldn’t be helped

Why does Blanche use euphemisms for death

Euphamisms for the word death as she can’t bear to say it

Why does Blanche feel guilty for his death

“You disgust me” - his saviour was the culprit of his death - stuck with her for the rest of her life

What is the light motif of this monologue

Strong light brings trauma from death of husbands from the searchlight after Allen died (why she hates strong light)

What is the social commentary of this monologue

Allen gray’s death is used as a critique on society for homophobia (social commentary)