As it got late and dark, land was sighted. The crew makes there way to the land. Prendick and Montgomery had dinner with the Captain's mate. After the captain vented his wrath, he went below deck and passed out on his cabin floor. Montgomery seems pretty bummed about London, and Prendick tries to satisfy him with as much news and gossip as he can remember. Prendick also wonders about the beasts on board, but he doesn't say his concerns in fear of angering him. Prendick thanks him for saving his life, and Montgomery verges on revealing his past, alluding to how he lost his head for a couple of minutes on a dark foggy night. But Montgomery eventually decides not to share his story, and Prendick respects it and leaves it at that. Prendick's eyes meet with M'lings and he goes to sleep that night with bad dreams due to the "bestial glow in them".
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
A Street Car Named Desire Paper
Throughout A Street Car Named Desire, both Stanley and Blanche try to control Stella. Stanley is straightforward, aggressive and bossy. He likes to be the one in charge. Blanche is untruthful, manipulative and deceitful. She envies Stella and tries to persuade her into doing what she wants.
Stanley tries to tell Stella what to do when things aren't going his way. He exudes this behavior on (pg. 40) when Stella and Blanche were playing music while him and the guys were playing cards. Stanley, who was drunk, got extremely upset resulting in him attacking Stella. Afterward, Stanley was so intoxicated that the guys had to put him in a cold shower. Stanley got so frustrated that he flung the guys out of the bathroom and started screaming for Stella. His actions prove that he is abusive and always wants to play the "bossy" role.
Stanley tries to tell Stella what to do when things aren't going his way. He exudes this behavior on (pg. 40) when Stella and Blanche were playing music while him and the guys were playing cards. Stanley, who was drunk, got extremely upset resulting in him attacking Stella. Afterward, Stanley was so intoxicated that the guys had to put him in a cold shower. Stanley got so frustrated that he flung the guys out of the bathroom and started screaming for Stella. His actions prove that he is abusive and always wants to play the "bossy" role.
On the other hand, Blanche lies to her self and others in order to hide from reality. For example, light is something she isn't too fond of because it reveals her true identity. On (pg. 34), Stella said "Blanche, you're standing in the light." And in response, Blanche said (with a little cry, as if she didn't know) "Oh, I am!" She also likes to take baths a lot, which can be a symbol of her trying to "wash away" her sins such as being jealous of Stella and trying to manipulate her. For example, Blanche tells Stella a couple of times that she needs to leave Stanley. This shows the reader she lives in a delusion and anyone around her gets pulled into it. Also, this proves that she wants to hide from reality.
Stanley and Blanche both use different ways to show the reader how they control Stella. While Stanley has a more realistic and straightforward approach, Blanche has a witty and sly way of going about it. This leaves me to conclude that not only are they both controlling Stella, but the way in which they each control her is different due to the impression they make on her.
Stanley and Blanche both use different ways to show the reader how they control Stella. While Stanley has a more realistic and straightforward approach, Blanche has a witty and sly way of going about it. This leaves me to conclude that not only are they both controlling Stella, but the way in which they each control her is different due to the impression they make on her.
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