Stella- Framework Homework

You are analysing Stella. Find a quotation for each aspect of the framework, from scenes 1 and 2. These can be in note form, or written out as analysis (which will help you with the essay task later this week).

a) Lexis
b) Grammar
c) Phonology
d) Discourse Structure


Example: LEXIS: Stella says, ‘It’s just incredible, Blanche, how well you’re looking,’ which seems like a dutiful compliment from an obliging little sister. However, the continuous verb ‘you’re looking’ and the adjective ‘incredible’ could also hint at sarcasm, or highlight worry about Blanche’s present mental state. Williams further highlights Stella’s dutiful responses with the stage directions, describing how Stella says the words ‘a little wearily’ and later, ‘dutifully’. Thus the verbs describing Stella’s actions are passive and compliant, as opposed to Blanche’s hyperbolic shrieks and touches to the forehead.