Blanche
1. Empress
2. Daisy
3. Hen
4. Old Maid
5. Moth

A lot of the words used to describe Blanche make her out to be frail. One of these words of Moth. As Blanche is described to be moth like is makes her appear to be fragile, and something in needed to protection. Throughout the play we can see that in a way Blanche does need protection at least she believes that she does (protection from time). Other words that are used to describe Blanche that do imply gender is Daisy this is because they are beautiful and fresh. When used in describing Blanche the implication of this word may be that she may have no other purpose than to be pretty and fresh. This is Blanches battle throughout the play; she battles with the expectation that she can win against the aging process. Old maid is used negatively and describes really the realization of Blanche's fears. The implication of the term old maid is that they are past their prime and are undesirable, which again is one of Blanche's fears.


Stanley
1. Master (Sergeant)
2. Lordly
3. Lamb
4. Pig
5. Ape

Throughout the books Stanley is constantly described by some type of animal. This contrasts heavily with Blanche's as she is more often described as something more delicate such as a flower. This sharp contrast between Blanche and Stanley shows very strongly that there is a difference between language and the notion of gender. Only once is Stanley ever described as something vulnerable and that is only done by Stella who ignores his other animalistic tendencies. When Stanley is described he is often described with positions of power: master, king. This implies his power over Stella and Blanche, as well as sometimes between his friends.

(Sub human, forceful, ape-like,coarse, unrefined, king, madman, Polack, simple, commener, brute, primitive) (fading, canary bird, shakily, choked, shrilly, delicate, honey, lily white, light as a feather, phony, unrefined, sugar tit, playful, wildcat, feverish, baby, neurasthenic, half crazy, uncertain, queen, her majesty)

-Masculine

-Described as an ape

-Alpha male (with friends and the sisters)

-Stella lusts for him (as well as Blanche)

-Blanche and Stanley are similar people (empress - king)