Character

Hey guys, here is my initial break-down of character for Blanche, Stella, Stanley, and Mitch. I’m far from sure about a lot of these categories, so feel free to make changes. Also, I didn’t find many summary adjectives for Stella, so add more if you notice them!

Blanche:

Desire: To feel safe, secure, and attractive

Will: Strong

Moral Stance: A lady's job is to entertain gentlemen

Decorum: older than she wants to admit; gaudy/over-the-top outfits; overly concerned with appearance

Summary Adjectives: intense, on the verge of lunacy, nervous, hysterical, attractive, lovely, hot, frazzled, fresh, adaptable, excitable, soft, morbid, sensitive, proper, alone, old-fashioned, anxious, solemn, nice, unlucky, deluded, cultivated, destitute, desperate, caught, wonderful, not respected, famous, refined, particular, flighty, refreshed, rested, tender, trusting, hoity-toity, empty, unfit

Stella:

Desire: To be with Stanley

Will: Strong

Moral Stance: The relationship between a husband and wife is the most important

Decorum: pregnant, a little shabby according to Blanche

Summary Adjectives: dainty, precious, insane, good

Stanley:

Desire: To be the head of his own home

Will: Strong

Moral Stance: Napoleonic code; Friends tell friends the truth

Decorum: Military decorations, athletic

Summary Adjectives: unrefined, simple, straightforward, honest, primitive, animal, ape-like, whelp, lamb, stinker, bestial, common, forceful, dynamic, rude, American, cruel, fantastic, lucky

Mitch:

Desire: To not be alone

Will: Medium

Moral Stance: People in close relationships need to be "straight" with each other

Decorum: 6'1" and 207 pounds, working clothes, perspires a lot