This is a black-and-white film, so the filmmakers could not reproduce some of the colors and color symbolism specified by Tennessee Williams in the text. However, they do a lot with lighting

If you watched a streetcar named desire movie respond to all questions below

1) This is a black-and-white film, so the filmmakers could not reproduce some of the colors and color symbolism specified by Tennessee Williams in the text. However, they do a lot with lighting. Note the use of shadows. darkness, light, and the way it is used on the screen with at least one specific example for each.

2) Comment on the use of flames, cigaretes, matches, and candles in the film with at least one specific example for each. Many times, their use takes on a symbolic character.

3) Why is a train an appropriate opening image?

4) Blanche is supposed to look out of place at the beginning. How is this suggested by the filmmakers and the actress?

5)Note the look of the neighborhood, Elysian Fields. How does the film version compare to your mental version from reading the play? Be specific and cite from the play.

6) What relevant and valid reasons can you think of for the filmmakers to move the reunion of Stella and Blanche to the bowling alley?

7) Comment on the use of lighting in this scene, the conversation between Stella and Blanche at the table as they have their drink. How is it being used symbolically or for a deeper meaning?

8) Stella asks if Blanche likes her bath water hot. “Scalding,” Blanche replies. Comment on the use of the heat and steam of the baths in the film.

9)Will Stanley like me? asks Blanche. Yes, says Stella. Just try not to compare and she is interrupted. Do you remember from the play the rest of that line? What is cut out? Cite the missing portion and explain why they removed it.

10) . Mention of Blanche’s earlier marriage definitely has an effect on her. How have the filmmakers shown her state of mind? Be specific.

11)How is Mitch immediately set off as different from the rest of the poker players in the first glance at the poker game?

12)Comment on the use of music in the scene between Mitch and Blanche. How does it contribute to the mood?

Describe the music that plays during the “Stella!” scene, as Stanley and Stella are reunited after their fight. When does this same music re-appear minutes later in the film? Why do you think it plays again?

14) Comment on the use of thunder and rain What does it correspond to or symbolize?

15) There is a quick scene in the machine shop where Stanley and Mitch work. What is happening in this scene? What was said just before we joined the scene?

16)Comment on the use of music and sounds that play under and during and interrupting Blanche’s
“parrot story”.

17) comment on the name on the liquor bottle: Southern Cheer and how it has a deeper significance.

18) Can you think of some symbolic meaning for Blanche closing the windows?

19)In the scene with Stanley which follows, does it seem that he has been drinking?

20) is Stanley just alternately excited/sarcastic/domineering/angry, or has he been drinking alcohol?

21) Comment on the possible symbolism of a heart-shaped box of jewelry.

22) Can you explain Blanche’s extreme reaction to Stanley ripping off the paper lantern? Does it match the description of the moment in the text of the play? Cite.