A Streetcar Named Desire
Quote Identification
Identify speaker, plot and significance.
“I was just obeying the law of nature.”
Identify speaker, plot and significance.
“I was just obeying the law of nature.”
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.
A Streetcar Named Desire