Problem: Streetcar Scenes
• Foreshadowing:
Argue that specific events in scenes 5-7 foreshadow that Blanche's high hopes of a new life are not going to be fulfilled. Be sure to include what you believe these events foreshadow Discuss the following scenes:
o Stanley asks Blanche about someone named Shaw who knew a Blanche who partied at the hotel Flamingo.
o Blanche's relationship with Mitch is falling apart. Why? Explain.
o Blanche's drinking is taking over her life
• Respond to the artistic use of lighting and music in these scenes:
o Stanley breaking the light bulbs on his wedding night
o The sounds of the passing train that cover Stanley's entrance into the apartment. What does he over-hear?
o Your own example
• Character development: Blanche
o How is Blanche trying to break up Stella's marriage?
o How does the author use astrological signs for Blanche and Stanley?
o Discuss the scene with the young man who comes to the door collecting money for the local newspaper.
o Blanches letter to Shep Huntleigh.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.