A Streetcar Named Desire

Quote Identification

Identify speaker, plot and significance.

“I was just obeying the law of nature.”

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The speaker is Blanche, conversing with Mitch after an unsuccessful date. Blanche's comment cements what we already know..... that she firmly believes smiles, flirtation, and the stroking of a man's ego are expected behaviors. In context, this quote is significant because it illustrates what Blanche sees as a woman's role in capturing a man.

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