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Sunday, 30 October 2016

Quotes from Scene 1

BLANCHE: So Mr Graves - Mr Graves is the high school superintendent...

Graves has obvious links to death. Mr Graves was the one who sent her away from Laurel by kicking her out of her job and asking her to 'take a leave of absence.' This could link to how the death of her family, her families graves, are what made her leave Laurel in a broader sense - she'd have been in a better mental state and not have been so reliant on sex if her family hadn't died in her arms.  It could also suggest that Mr Graves was the one pushing her towards her metaphorical grave.

BLANCHE: Oh, this buzzes right through me and feels so good!

After this, she changes the subject quickly again - back to the drink.

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