Thursday, 3 October 2013

Scene 9: Mitch and Blanche

The story
  1. What happens between Blanche and Mitch in this scene?
  2. Why does Mitch treat Blanche so unkindly? Who has been speaking to him do you think?
  3. What do you notice about his use of language? What describing words, adjectives, does he use to describe his feelings and attitudes towards Blanche?
  4. How does Blanche respond?

Williams' techniques

  1. How does Williams generate suspense and tension in this scene through his use of characterisation?
  2. How does Williams evoke a sinister atmosphere at the end of the scene through his use of stage directions and characterisation?

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