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How does Williams use Imagery and Symbolism to good Dramatic Effect
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How does Williams use Imagery and Symbolism to good Dramatic Effect Throughout the play symbolism is used to capture attention and to appeal to viewers' emotions. It is expressed through music, colour and imagery all of which help to heighten tension and reflect the atmosphere created by an impending force. The actions involved in the development of imagery and symbolism in the characters are, for example, Blanche's sitting, her whisky drinking, her jumping, etc, actions which show her nervous personality of a stressed woman. "Blanche sits in a chair very stiffly with her shoulders slightly hunched and her legs pressed together...as if she were quite cold..." (page 6). Then her falling or slumping may show, apart from her stress, her insecurity and unpredictability. Then Stanley's throwing of the meat to Stella shows the male dominance of those times, the little respect towards women. Playing poker gives reference to gambling and therefore risk,...
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