Notesale: Turn your study into money

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Scene Two
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For example, Blanche feeds off of male affection and
holds complements from men to a higher regard than those from women
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Nevertheless, Stella knows that Blanche has been through a
traumatic time and needs Stanley to co-operate with her so as to not make Blanches state worse;
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Stanley proposes that Blanche has breached the 'Napoleonic code'
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Hence he holds onto the idea, developing it further as he speaks of "acquaintances"
who can "appraise" her possessions to show that she has selfishly spent 'all of the money' from Belle
Reve on herself
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The use of hyperboles by Stanley, including 'half a mile long' fox fur, 'the treasure chest of
a pirate', 'ropes of pearls' and 'crown for an empress' emphasize his points and attempt to plant the
idea in Stella's head that they are being "swindled" by Blanche
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He may feel that Stella is
blind to Blanche's 'true colours' and wants to present her in a negative light to divert Stella's
attention back to himself
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Despite Stanley's speculations, Blanche explains herself and simply hands him the forms to prove
him wrong, sharing the story behind the loss and taking Stanley's foolishness as an opportunity to,
once again, win the upper hand with her sarcastic and condescending manner of conversation
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These constant
reminders that Blanche is more clever than Stanley irritates him as he doesn't like/can't handle/isn't
used to being made to feel like a fool, and is being disrespected in his own home
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In an attempt to regain the upper hand of the conversation, Stanley happens to 'accidentally' tell
Blanche that Stella is having a baby
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It was neither of their fault that it was lost,
nor a shifting economy, but simply a long line of indiscretions
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Belle Reve
could perhaps metaphorical of the old southern ideals and how they were dying out to make room
for a new, more diverse and accepting society- as described in scene one, 'a relatively warm and
easy intermingling of races'- which is represented by New Orleans
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