The difference between Blanche and Stanley’s social background is shown through their way of speaking. What are some quotes from scene 2 to support the following statements

Question

1.) Blanches diction is often very formal

2.) Stanley frequently uses non-standard English

Asked by Lorrelai P #1336847 on 2/20/2024 1:18 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 2/21/2024 4:27 AM

Answered by Aslan on 2/21/2024 4:27 AM

STANLEY: What's all this monkey doings?

Blanche explains that she knows she fibs a lot, because "after all, a woman's charm is fifty percent illusion"

You can clearly see the difference in diction.