How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Scene.Line). Every time a character talks counts as one line, even if what they say turns into a long monologue.
Quote #4
STELLA
I can hardly stand it when he is away for a night…
[…]
STELLA
When he’s away for a week I nearly go wild!
[…]
STELLA
And when he comes back I cry on his lap like a baby… (1.161-6)
Stella’s feelings for Stanley are driven by an intensity bordering on madness.
Quote #5
STELLA
…You come out with me while Blanche is getting dressed.
STANLEY
Since when do you give me orders? (2.70-1)
Blanche has changed the dynamic of Stanley and Stella’s relationship. This is why Stanley resents her so much.
Quote #6
STELLA
No. Stanley’s the only one of his crowd that’s likely to get anywhere.
[…]
STELLA
It isn’t on his forehead and it isn’t genius.
[…]
STELLA
It’s a drive that he has. (3.68-76)
As we’ve seen elsewhere, Stella’s love for her husband borders on hero-worship. How accurate is her vision of Stanley?