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How does Williams develop our understanding of Stanley in this scene? As well as looking at his speech & actions, also consider the relationship he has with both Stella and Blanche.
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How does Williams develop our understanding of Stanley in this scene? As well as looking at his speech & actions, also consider the relationship he has with both Stella and Blanche Scene 2 Williams shows Stanley as loud, sexist, aggressive and an over-powering animalistic character. Stanley's actions are largely motivated by his wish to protect his wife and unborn baby; this is a natural reaction for which he should not be judged on. Stanley sees Blanche as a threat, an invasion of his territory, something that needs to be dealt with. Stanley is continuously described as brutish by Blanche; a fact that he never protests. In my opinion Blanche is as much if not more to blame for her eventual downfall at the hands of Stanley. From very early on Stanley establishes himself as a symbol of the old World. From the beginning we see that Blanche does not fit...
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