Minds-On Our discussions of the play so far have revolved around the idea of “lying” and “truth”. How does poker relate to the ideas of “lying”, “truth” or “deception” that are in the play? Why do you think Blanche needs to always take a bath? What is the symbolism? Extension: Write in a simple sentence (a subject and a verb),the theme of the play. motif (moh-TEEF): a recurring object, concept, or structure in a work of literature. A motif may also be two contrasting elements in a work, such as good and evil.

Minds-On Whilst I’m taking the register, in pairs or in groups, what do you think the theme of the play is? It must be a simple sentence. Extension: Is Stella and Stanley’s relationship based on lust or love? Why?

What is a repeated element in the play? Let’s read scene 4! To know the theme of the play. To understand how the characters develop the theme through conflict, plot development and the characterization. To be able to analyze the themes through developing profiles of the characters from the Streetcar Named Desire. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FER3C394aI8 Symbol; Theme; Motif; Characterization

Motif; Characterization To understand how the characters develop the theme through conflict, plot development and the characterization. To be able to analyze the themes through developing profile of the characters from the Streetcar Named Desire. In your groups, I want you to show the contrasts between Stanley and Blanche. Success Criteria: Describe in your own words. Support your descriptions with 2 short quotations. Write in full sentences. What is the symbolism? Symbol; Theme; Motif; Characterization

Stanley Contrasts Between Stanley and Blanche Blanche Background Working class upbringing, an immigrant. Remnant of the plantation house era, upper class, WASP. Appearance Gaudy, sexual, a ‘brightly coloured male bird’. Open and honest – in Scene 1, he takes off his shirt, even though he is sweaty. Dressed in white, to represent purity. Concerned with ‘powdering her face’, flashy jewellery – dishonest, a façade, Speaks properly (Standard English) with literary references to show her education (Edgar Allen Poe). ‘I thought I would if its not inconvenient.’ Use of Language Uses a rougher tongue, and pronunciation – uses slang terms like ‘little woman’. ‘You going to shack up here?’ English teacher, who uses literary references frequently. Vocation/Talents He was ‘never a very good English student’ She is the nervous type – ‘springs up’ when a cat outside screeches. She can not return his smile, she tries ‘unsuccessfully to smile back’. Actions Stanley recommends that Blanche ‘take it easy’ He ‘grins at Blanche’.

Motif; Characterization To understand how the characters develop the theme through conflict, plot development and the characterization. To be able to analyze the themes through developing profile of the characters from the Streetcar Named Desire. Scene 5 How does Blanche Perceive the paperboy and Mitch? Does she relate to them in different ways? How does Blanche behave toward the paperboy? Toward Mitch? What does this show us about Blanche? Symbol; Theme; Motif; Characterization