Stanley's crude perception of women as nothing more than sexual object defines him in onehe is blunt, forthright and arrogant and is not afraid judge others openly. He opposes Blanche's oldfashioned views of how men and women should behave.
Stanley's crude perception of women as nothing more than sexual object defines him in onehe is blunt, forthright and arrogant and is not afraid judge others openly. He opposes Blanche's oldfashioned views of how men and women should behave.
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Stanley's crude perception of women as nothing more than sexual object defines him in onehe is blunt, forthright and arrogant and is not afraid judge others openly. He opposes Blanche's oldfashioned views of how men and women should behave.
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-- [with reference to Stanley, Scene One]: ‘… gaudy seed bearer.
He sizes women up at a glance.’ His crude perception of women as nothing more than sexual object defines Stanley in one- he is blunt, forthright and arrogant and is not afraid judge others openly.
-- [Stanley to Blanche]: ‘Do you mind if I take off my shirt? (He
starts to remove his shirt.)’ Stanley is direct, and is obviously proud of his masculinity and male ‘assets’. He opposes Blanche’s old- fashioned views of how men and women should behave- [Blanche to Stanley]: ‘Close the curtains before you undress any further.’- which suggests that she thinks women should be treated with respect and should not be exposed to obscenities. This also contrasts with Stanley’s complete lack of respect for women as human beings.
-- [Stanley, with reference to Blanche]: ‘So that’s the deal, huh?
Sister Blanche cannot be bothered with business details right now!’ His sarcastic tone shows disdain and anger at his sister-in-law. Stanley shows very little concern for Blanche’s opinion- or anyone else’s- and demeans her by ignoring or opposing her comments. He also shows an air of ignorance and unnecessary anger at this point, which links to the ‘caveman’ illusion. The lack of acknowledgement for Blanche’s fragile, self- centred state shows a connection to Blanche’s fear and apprehension around him, contributing to her spiral into madness.