Character Analysis (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Symbolic construct definition
Symbolic construct definition
Character representing broader ideas/social forces, not just an individual
Blanche's moth imagery symbolises
Blanche's moth imagery symbolises
Fragility & attraction to destructive flames/harsh conditions
Blanche's view: realism vs magic
Blanche's view: realism vs magic
'I don't want realism, I want magic'
Polka music significance for Blanche
Polka music significance for Blanche
Heard when husband died; returns during extreme stress
Blanche's final words
Blanche's final words
'Always depended on the kindness of strangers'
Stanley's Polish ancestry represents
Stanley's Polish ancestry represents
American Dream - working-class immigrant success through hard work
Stanley's rape of Blanche symbolises
Stanley's rape of Blanche symbolises
Final assertion of reality over fantasy & his dominance
Stella's role between Stanley & Blanche
Stella's role between Stanley & Blanche
Feminine balance & calm stability; pawn in their conflict
Mitch functions as what literary device?
Mitch functions as what literary device?
Foil for Stanley - contrast highlights Stanley's brutality
Eunice's advice to Stella at play's end
Eunice's advice to Stella at play's end
No choice but to believe Stanley's version of events