Lesson 3(Act I, Scene 2)

Aim: What conflicts between Stanley and Blanche have emerged in Act I, Scene 2?

Do now: Journal #3

Describe your picture of a lady and gentleman (in the aspects of the look, background, education, conduct, ways of solving problems and treating other people, language used, etc.)

Procedures:

1. Read Act I, Scene 2.

2. Answer the following questions:

• In the beginning of scene 2, what words in the stage direction and the words Stanley used when talking to Blanche tell the audience that he dislikes Blanche?

• How do his language and behavior present Stanley as a vulgar person?

• Why doesn't Stanley listen to Stella and go out to the porch while Blanche is getting dressed to go out with Stella?

• What's Blanche's impression of Stanley?

• On page 43, what more does Blanche's monologue reveal about the loss of Belle Reve?

• Why does Stanley tell Blanche that Stella is pregnant when Stella told him not to at this moment?

• Based on your description of a lady and gentlemen, is Blanche a lady and Stanley a gentleman? Explain your answer.

3. Homework Assignment:

Write a scene where Stanley and his poker friends are playing poker. Stanley retells his story of his encounter with Blanche that early evening. Let him comment on Blanche (her look as well as her personality), the loss of Bella Reve, his doubts, his consideration of having all the papers reexamined by an expert in real estate etc.)