She is daintily dressed in a white suit with a fluffy bodice... her white clothes that suggests a moth” As Blanche is “incongruous” to her setting she is different to those around her and she will never belong. The colour symbolism of white suggests that Blanche is pure, innocent and virginal which is in direct contrast with the blood-red of Stanley. However, the “fluffy bodice” suggests that she is frivolous and suggests that she isn’t completely pure and innocent. The link between Blanche and a “moth” suggests that Blanche’s actions will lead to her own self destruction just like moths venture towards lights that will eventually kill them; The light also symbolizes the danger for Blanche as it is the truth about her promiscuous past. Stanley is able to see through Blanche’s deceit which causes tension between them: “He holds the bottle to the light to observe its depletion” The light symbolizes the truth about
This implies that Sheila choose to prostitute herself and the use of 'sleep with' insinuates that it was a pleasant experience. This paired with the stage direction 'shocked' visually shows Bridie's attitude towards Sheila actions regardless of how they ended up saving her life. This is another reference to Bridie's sexual innocence as her implications of it being a pleasant experience shows her lack of experience and knowledge of the act that took place. Sheila runs from Bridie in the hospital after they left the camp, thus creating the start of the conflict between the two. 'and I couldn't stay and keep on lying.
The Devils Wife – To what extent is Myra Hindley presented as a victim? By Alessandro Binda In the first part of the poem called ‘I. Dirt’ Myra is not presented as a victim in anyway. In fact it’s quite the opposite, she was very attracted to him “… on fire for him.” The way that Myra attracts the devil is quite childish, she says that she scowled, pouted and sneered to attract him; this is definitely not victim like behaviour. In the last stanza of the first section Myra goes on to briefly talk about their sex life ‘I won’t repeat what we did.’ In my opinion the way she says this makes her almost come across as she is boasting; which is definitely not victim like behaviour.
Terron Graham Jimmy Cao A Streetcar Named Desire Group Test 1. Blanche’s character is built upon deception and illusion. Following her husband’s death, she plunges into a lifestyle built on validating herself through promiscuity, and proving to herself that she is still as attractive as she once was. The conflict, though, is that, as with all things, she is growing older, and she cannot stop. Thus, she beguiles others in order to cope with the passing of time, and to protect from the truth of reality.
Just like what the devil did to Eve, he promised her that the forbidden fruit would give her sensations beyond her wildest beliefs but ended up getting her kicked out of Eden and punished humans for eternity. The ocean is like this to Edna because it promises freedom, which is exactly what she has been looking for, and it ends up being the death of a woman who already has a good amount of independence. Chopin also makes Edna seem less than holy in this passage because after all, she is a woman and since her transformation stumbled and was never truly completed, she is stuck between a sacred figure and just another failure. Edna decides to kill herself on her way to beach because of her suffering and search for more and more freedom. The weather amplifies the feeling of pain and hopelessness, the sun is hot and the water seems like the perfect relief to get away from everything.
This is evident in the story, because Zeus is afraid of the mortals, who could potentially overthrow Zeus. Campbell’s theory of archetypes being present in all stories is especially true, to a certain extent, as shown with fire, and intellect. It portrays an archetype evident it almost any story that has to do with intellect. This is also true with the woman, in almost every story, women seem to represent evil, as an archetype, not only in this creation story but the story of Jason, Perseus, and even evident in the Bible-Samson & Delilah. They are seen to evil by representing curiosity, in this case or for self-centered causes.
Take Blanche Dubois from Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’, Blanche avoids her reality through creating her own world of fantasy and holding on to her past of Belle Reve. While Blanche explicitly states; “I don’t want realism,” through Stanley, this puts forth the idea that reality is inescapable, and that the consequences for escaping reality are dire, harsh and cruelly judged by society. Through her web of lies, Blanche cannot be trusted, and her world of fantasy eventually collapses and she cannot separate real from illusions, and is then taken to a psychiatric ward. It is difficult
The sunshine separates Pearl from all distractions by fleeing with her away from society’s chaos, which pulls her away from her mother’s bosom, creating a balance of freedom. The disorder of society forces the sunshine to pull innocent Pearl away from the chaos confining her in negativity. The general public criticizes Pearl for her sinful nature of where she was created. For example, during a conversation at Governor Bellingham’s house, he argues, “without question, she is equally in the dark as to her soul, its present depravity, and future destiny! Methinks, gentlemen, we need inquire no further” (103).
The audience at times finds this exasperating to keep up with the subject matter, especially when Blanche is talking to Stella. Blanche does not allow Stella a chance to speak, 'Then put the bottle away so I won't be tempted. I want you to look at my figure!'. Dissimilarly to a moth, Blanche cannot stand direct, or bright lights, that usually attract a these insects, 'Her delicate beauty must avoid a strong light.' In this way, it could be said that Blanche is a very contradictory character.
Without any money Blanche’s life wasn’t glamorous anymore. When Blanche went to visit Stella, her illusion began. She tried to hide the truth about who she really was in Laurel, a teacher who was fired for sleeping with a student and a women known for sleeping around with many men. Blanche’s fantasy began as she made she made herself out to be an old-fashioned woman who was proper and modest, which was not true at all. Stanley exposed Blanche’s illusion when he confronted Blanche’s lie about staying at the the Flamingo by saying, “ She moved to the Flamingo!