Question

Blanche says, "He hates me. Or why else would he insult me? The first time I laid eyes on him I thought to myself, that man is my executioner! That man will destroy me, unless—". What does this mean?

Answer 1

Answer:

Blanche realized that Stanley was an impulsive man when she first met him. She sensed that he was about to create difficulties for her if she continues to stay with her sister. He was the kind of man who sought pleasure from every woman. Thus, Stanley attempts to warn Stella about this but she disregards her. However, it makes Stanley go crazy to ruin Blanche's esteem.

Explanation:

As per the question, the given quote implies that Blanche sensed the unruly and fractious character of Stanley at her very first meeting with him('The first time I laid eyes on him I thought to myself, that man is my executioner'). She justifies this through the statement that 'He hates me. Or why else would he insult me?'. She knows that Stanley wishes to ruin her('That man will destroy me') as she tried to reveal his impulsive character to Stella.

Answer 2

Answer:

This is a foreshadow of the play that Stanley will destroy Blanche.

Explanation:

The given excerpt is taken from the play "A Streetcar named Desire" by Tennessee Williams. The story is about a woman named Blanche, who's been given leave of absence from the school in which she was teaching.

The given text appears in the 6th scene of the play and Blanche is talking to Mitch about Stanley. Stanley is Blanche's brother-in-law. Blanche explains to Mitch that she thinks Stanley hates her and 'that man will be her executioner.' Blanche felt that Stanley will destroy her.

This excerpt foreshadows of what Stanley is going to do with Blanche. As the play progresses, Stanley rapes Blanche and destroys her by sending her to asylum as Blanche's sister did not believe her.