'There is confusion of street cries like a choral chant.' indicates that all the outside noises, lights, shadows and happenings are choral commentary saying that 'life goes on'.
Life goes on for Blanche, tragic, mental difficulties, drinking problem, she still survives. Question if its a tragedy. Critics say, the tragedy is the unfulfilled desire. Desire is the key word, the main focus of the play.
Shep Huntleigh, important in the role of Blanche's inner battle. We don't know if hes real, or imagined, however these men and Blanche thinking they will help her, is something that keeps her going. They keep Blanche hopeful. The scene with Shep mentioned is questioned to be either fantasy or reality. The audience realise that, Shep doesn't exist, but Blanche's husband does exist.
'you saw him at his worst last night.' (Stella)
'On the contrary, I saw him at his best!' (Blanche)
Blanche tells Stella how to live with a man. 'job' word implies money, a dig at how Stella is almost paid to be with Stanley, because she can't support herself.
'Beastiel' really shows the contrast between having to express emotions frequently or having the Belle Reve, Laurel approach and bottling your emotions.
'Survivor of the Stone Age...' 'and you here waiting for him.' Stella has accepted her role. Blanche never found a man she can accept that role with.
'the trains passing' can be referred to be a sexual symbol.
'Flag' the flag of the southern state, the flag is still flown. Tennessee, he wants to highlight that feelings are permitted.
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