BLANCHE: You're just as plump as a little partridge!
Firstly, Stella will be putting on weight as we know she's pregnant. This makes Blanche out to be quite observant for noticing this. This shows a side to Blanche that doesn't quite match what we've seen so far. Up to this point, she's been self-absorbed and too panicked to think things through. She's been saying things without thinking and been unable to consider consequence. This is not someone who we'd expect to immediately notice the telltale signs of pregnancy. This shows us, for starters, that the stress is affecting Blanche and she wouldn't usually be as bad as she is now if not for her current situation. It also shows Blanche as a nuanced character.
Secondly, this shows that Blanche does not only pay attention to her own body but the bodies of others. She's very vain, likely due to her upbringing.
Finally, this shows Blanche's lack of boundaries. She openly comments on her sister putting on weight, which most would consider quite insulting. It contrasts against the first point. She notices enough to realize there is a baby bump but she doesn't notice that these comments are rude.
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