Scene 5

• Eunice and Steve’s argument and abuse - normalises it

  • Contrast to the letter to Shep

  • Blanche’s lack of reaction - makes light of it

“I want to deceive him enough to make him--want me...

STELLA:

Blanche, do you want him?

BLANCHE:

I want to rest! I want to breathe quietly again! Yes--I want Mitch very badly!”

“ honey lamb” “Young, young, young man” - is fully aware of how young he is

“Now run along, now, quickly! It would be nice to keep you, but I've got to be good--and keep my hands off children.” - relationship with a student as a teacher

“My Rosenkavalier” - knight of a rose