Blog 4: song

I chose the song "Loathing" from the Broadway play "Wicked" to represent the relationship between Blanche and Stanley. In the play the characters Glinda and Elphaba are roommates who do not get along at all. Blanche and Stanley become roommates who also hate and completely distrust each other. A few lines specifically reminded me of them:

GALINDA:
What is this feeling,
So sudden and new?

ELPHABA:
I felt the moment
I laid eyes on you;

GALINDA:
My pulse is rushing;

ELPHABA:
My head is reeling;

GALINDA:
My face is flushing;

BOTH:
What is this feeling?
Fervid as a flame,
Does it have a name?
Yes! Loathing
Unadulterated loathing

BOTH:
Let's just say - I loathe it all
Ev'ry little trait, however small
Makes my very flesh begin to crawl
With simple utter loathing
There's a strange exhilaration
In such total detestation
It's so pure, so strong!
Though I do admit it came on fast
Still I do believe that it can last
And I will be loathing
Loathing you
My whole life long!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5PST1V-dgk

Blog 3:A Streetcar Named Desire

I think that Vivian Leigh did a much better portrayal of Blanche than the other actress. She portrayed Blanch exactly how I imagined her, in looks, mannerisms, and the way she delivered her lines. She clearly portrays Blanche in terms of the quote by Tennessee Williams. Vivian Leigh spoke with a sense of hysteria as Tennessee Williams had described. Also, her actions were quick, which adds to her portrayal of hysteria. From that short clip it seems that Vivian Leigh did an excellent job portraying Blanche!