Williams' Mother
Williams' mother was a Southern Belle and he was raised in a world alike to Blanche's. Furthermore, Edwina's personality appears to be similar to Blanche's.
Williams' brother, Dakin, stated that their mother "liked to focus the attention on herself by talking" when describing her. This is similar to Blanche when she points out Stella has not said anything and Stella explains that is because "You haven't given me a chance to, honey!". This is the first interaction Blanche and Stella have in the play so the constant talking is one of the first aspects of Blanche's personality the audience learns. Furthermore, Blanche is obviously nervous but uses language as a tool to express power as she does not want to seem weak. She is using language to prevent Stella from seeing how powerless she truly is. The pet name "honey" that Stella uses implies affection and familiarity which suggests Stella is used to this behaviour.
Key quotes about Edwina:
" 'She was always talking,' Dakin said. 'There was never any silence. You would step in the room, and she immediately started.' "
"Eloquence was a show of power amid her powerlessness"
" 'Miss Edwina will still be talking for at least an hour after she's laid to rest,'n Williams wrote in his essay "Let It All Hang Out"' "
" 'I always like to forget the unpleasant' Edwina wrote"
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