Scene 1-3
Who comes to visit Stella and her husband Stanley?
Blanche
What idea does Blanche have to escape New Orleans with Stella?
Blanche wants to go with Shep Huntleigh
Why does the waltz in scene 3 represent?
The beginning of Mitch and Blanche's courtship
What led to Blanche's husband killing himself?
Blanche told him that he discusses her
What happens to Stella at the end of scene 8?
Her water breaks and she goes to the hospital
This music stands for the overarching tone of the play and the French Quarter
The Blue Piano
This character defect is revealed early on about Blanche
Her drinking problem
What astrological sign does Blanche say that Stanley was born under?
Capricorn- the goat
What music does Blanche hear her head?
Polka music
Blanche's ritual that symolizes her need for cleansing
Frequent bathing
What does Blanche do to the young boy who comes to the door?
Blanche kisses him
What visual cue sets the tone for the birthday scene?
The empty place setting
This symbol stands for an altered version of the truth that Blanche prefers
the paper lantern
What happened to Belle Reve?
It was lost because Blanche couldn't afford it
How does Stanley win Stella back?
Where is Blanche very well known?
The Flamingo
Who doesn't show up to Blanche's birthday dinner?
Mitch
Symbolizes the sexual attraction between Stella and Stanley
Colored lights