Saturday, 14 November 2015

Tennessee Williams was born on the 26th march 1911 in Columbus,  and died on the 25th February in New York.
His mother and father were Edwina and Cornelius Coffin Williams.


He was an American playwright and author.
A Street Car Named Desire was released in 1947.
Most of Williams’ work was adapted for the cinema, he also wrote short stories, essays, poetry and memoirs.

4 Years before his death, he was added to the American Theatre Hall of Fame

Key quotes for Blanche - 
Is there something wrong with me? - worried for herself 
That's for me, I'm sure. - making herself seem bigger than she is 
I know I fib a good deal. After all, a woman's charm is 50% illusion. - sarcasm 

Key Quotes for Stanley - 
 [pushes her back down roughly] Just keep your seat, I'm not so sure.  -(talking to blanche)
I never met a dame yet that didn't know if she was good-looking or not without being told - criticising women

Key quotes for Stella-
You think you're going bowling now? - to stanley
stella - He smashed all the lightbulbs with the heel of my slipper. 
(blanche)  And you let him? Didn't run, didn't scream?
stella - Actually, I was sorta thrilled by it. 

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