Today we'll continue our reading of A Streetcar Named Desire.
1. Light is used as a motif and symbol in the play. Consider what its presence or absence indicates. Particularly, what does it mean as a personal symbol for Blanche?
2. Williams uses sound as a dramatic device. When and what does Blanche hear music? Look for this sort of symbolism throughout the play. Music helps create tone, as well.
3. Mitch is different from the other men in the play. He is a contrast to Stanley's brutishness. Williams uses Mitch as a complication for Blanche, and a contrast to Stanley.
4. Likewise Stella contrasts her sister Blanche.
The 1951 film starred a young Marlon Brando and actress Vivien Leigh. The movie was directed by Elia Kazan.
Here's the famous Stella scene.
And the screaming contest it created.
Brainstorming: Create a character sketch, give that character a deep, dark secret from his/her past.
Classwork: On the index card, choose one of the major characters from the play (Stanley, Blanche, Stella, Mitch) and draw a quick artist interpretation picture of that character. On the back of the index card, as we read, write down any words or phrases that other characters use to describe that character. These words should be taken directly from the dialogue. This is part of your participation work. Please turn in your card at the end of the play.
1. Light is used as a motif and symbol in the play. Consider what its presence or absence indicates. Particularly, what does it mean as a personal symbol for Blanche?
2. Williams uses sound as a dramatic device. When and what does Blanche hear music? Look for this sort of symbolism throughout the play. Music helps create tone, as well.
3. Mitch is different from the other men in the play. He is a contrast to Stanley's brutishness. Williams uses Mitch as a complication for Blanche, and a contrast to Stanley.
4. Likewise Stella contrasts her sister Blanche.
The 1951 film starred a young Marlon Brando and actress Vivien Leigh. The movie was directed by Elia Kazan.
Here's the famous Stella scene.
And the screaming contest it created.
Brainstorming: Create a character sketch, give that character a deep, dark secret from his/her past.
Classwork: On the index card, choose one of the major characters from the play (Stanley, Blanche, Stella, Mitch) and draw a quick artist interpretation picture of that character. On the back of the index card, as we read, write down any words or phrases that other characters use to describe that character. These words should be taken directly from the dialogue. This is part of your participation work. Please turn in your card at the end of the play.
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