SCND - SCENE 1

SCND - SCENE 1

1. CHARACTER

   • Stanley's first description - PAGE 13
   • Blanche's first description - PAGE 4+5
     • The contrast between Blanche and Stanley helps to emphasize how much Blanche shouldn't fit in
   • BLANCHE
     • Hysterical narcissism, social snobbery, insensitive to others but too sensitive herself; a fish out of water in her current situation
   • STANLEY
     • Gaudy, big-headed, elements of judgement and control
   • STELLA
     • Is easily bossed and controlled by Blanche - tries to appease Blanche when she first arrives
       • PAGE 12 - Stella feels guilty about leaving Blanche
       • PAGE 10 - Stella tries to appease Blanche "complies reluctantly"

2. Acts to introduce the main characters