scene 2- Napoleonic code/exploding trunk

Why does Stella take Blanche out

Takes her to the galatoires - to butter her up

Why is Stanley and at the loss of Belle Reve

Stanley is mad at the loss of Belle Reve - due to the Napoleonic code as Blanche has gotten rid of it - lost his ownership/ competition/ American dream

What is the napoleonic code

Automatically inherits property with marriage - swindled- if someone has stolen from Stella/ they’re stolen from Stanley

Why is Stanley obbessed with the napoleonic code

Linked to the American dream - easy route to riches - entitled to his property

What does Stanley going through Blanches trunk symbolise

No consent/invasion of privacy- foreshadows what Stanley is capable of (sexual violence)

How does Stanley isolate his prey

Testing to get Stella on his side - to get her angry at Blanche

How does Blanche flirt with Stanley

Cigarette (phallic symbol)

Perfume spraying(territorial)

Buttoning up her dress( very intimate gesture)

Why does Blanche confess about flirting

Preparing for anything that is bigger as if she is joking, to soften to blow