Don't Lose Yourself When Baby Arrives:
http://pregnancy.families.com/blog/dont-lose-yourself-when-baby-arrives
Stella would definitely care about this issue because many new mothers become so wrapped up in their child's life and forget that they have one also. Being apart of your new Born's life is expected from a new mother but you still have to make time for yourself. Throughout the play, Stella seem to find it extremely hard to balance her sister and husband's attitudes and when she did she forgot about herself entirely. All Stella wants is to have a happy home life, but with a happy home life comes and happy attitude from you personally. This issue will help Stella remind herself that she is important and it is okay to take some "me time" every once in awhile. And, now with Blanche out of the picture she has no more unneeded stress caused by her sister so she has no excused to blame Blanche. Although, Stanley will probably continue drinking by Blanche absence this will make things a lot better between him and Stella it will take sometime but everything will be good as new if Stella continues to remind herself to put herself first at times and not lose herself in the process of life.
I am Stella Kowalski, I'm young,happily married and awaiting to have my first child. I'm new to these blogs, but I decide to open up about my life. There is nothing I want to hide about me and those in my life. I live in the lively city of New Orleans,its unlike my home in Laurel, Mississippi. There is a lot of stories there and memories and I'm here to tell them. Me... Stella Kowalski
Narravtive Gap- What Stella does not know
While at the hospital, Stella awaits to go into labor until finding out she will not give birth until the following day. She is told to rest because she has a big day ahead of her. In the next scene, Stanley comes home drunk as usually to a dolled up Blanche, she explains that her friend Shep Huntleigh sent a telegram telling her, he has planned for a beautiful getaway to the islands. Stanley, of course could careless, following Blanche around he eyes her with a look of sick twisted desire, he explains to Blanche that they have both been awaiting for this moment for a long time. Blanche finds herself feeling some what terrified, but instead of screaming and seeking an exit, she falls to her knees and gives in. To the audience it seems as though, Stanley has raped Blanche but if it was rape why does she not run from the situation. And, why is Stanley at home anyway, his lover and wife is preparing to have his first child but his desire is set on her sister. If Stella only knew what really happen this would truly change everything.
A Reflection of Stella Through Music
Sugababes- Denial http://www.elyrics.net/read/s/sugababes-lyrics/denial-lyrics.html
The song denial reflects how Stella is constantly in denial when it comes to Blacnhe and Stanley. Each of them creates some type of issues about the other to make Stella see their flaws and how their no good for her. Throughout the entire play Stella remains in denial until towards the end where she finally comes to terms with Blanche's chaotic personality and sends her away to a mental institution. Although, she still has some but very few doubts about her relationship with Stanley she puts them all behind and stays by his side.
Avril Lavigne- Forgotten http://www.metrolyrics.com/forgotten-lyrics-avril-lavigne.html
Forgotten reflects Stella relationship with Blanche, and how no matter what Stella does for her sister Blanche finds some way to make Stella feel guilty or low about herself. Its as if Blanche has forgotten how Stella has always had her back. And, it seems as though Stella has forgotten how Blanche acts. In the play, Blanche complains about everything and never seems to appreciative to all her sister has done. Finally, Stella reaches her breaking point and decides to do what is best for her.
Christina Aguilera- So Emotional http://www.metrolyrics.com/so-emotional-lyrics-christina-aguilera.html
So emotional, describes Stella and Stanley relationship, one minute their madly in love the next Stanley is upsetting Stella with his uncontrollable anger. Even though, they have their issues, Stanley and Stella grow intensely close with all the emotional moments in the play. This song also reflects when Blanche tells Stella that Stanley raped her, Stella goes from an extreme high full of happiness and then to an extreme low full of doubt and despair. Within each scene, emotional times affect everyone lives in the play.
Alicia keys- Why do I feel so Sad http://www.metrolyrics.com/why-do-i-feel-so-sad-lyrics-alicia-keys.html
This song tells the story of Stella's life during the time Blanche and Stanley go at each other. Being pregnant for most women is suppose to be the happiest moment filled with joy from family and friends, but for Stella her moment of pregnancy is filled with drama and aggravation. There seems not be a happy time at all when Blanche arrives. Stella is crying and nearly always upset about something that happen between her husband and sister. Stella can never catch a break and enjoy the moments of being a mother to be.
Beyonce- Fever http://www.elyrics.net/read/b/beyonce-lyrics/fever-lyrics.html
Fever is describes the intensifying heat that Stanley and Stella have deep in their souls for each other. They do argue, and Stanley does have a anger problem but you can tell that his angry excites Stella in an odd way. This song also describes Blanche antics she committed back in Laurel, Mississippi with her 17 year old student and other men. The fever both these sisters have is more alike then they probably know. Despite, their different lifestyles Stella and Blanche come from the same house hold and are more alike then they let on, this could be the reason why Stella left Mississippi in the first place.
Alicia Keys- Speechless http://www.metrolyrics.com/speechless-lyrics-alicia-keys.html
This song was created to describe the love Alicia Keys has for her new born son and the love she has for her new husband. Which reflects Stella because even though after giving birth to her child there still is conflict in the house, Stella is still overjoyed about her new born child and having the family she has always wanted. With Blanche gone, the couple can start all over with their child, their new life. Blanche gone will definitely hurt still for sometime, but in the end she will move on because without Blanche her life moves on and she can focus on being a wife and new mother to the two important people in her life.
The song denial reflects how Stella is constantly in denial when it comes to Blacnhe and Stanley. Each of them creates some type of issues about the other to make Stella see their flaws and how their no good for her. Throughout the entire play Stella remains in denial until towards the end where she finally comes to terms with Blanche's chaotic personality and sends her away to a mental institution. Although, she still has some but very few doubts about her relationship with Stanley she puts them all behind and stays by his side.
Avril Lavigne- Forgotten http://www.metrolyrics.com/forgotten-lyrics-avril-lavigne.html
Forgotten reflects Stella relationship with Blanche, and how no matter what Stella does for her sister Blanche finds some way to make Stella feel guilty or low about herself. Its as if Blanche has forgotten how Stella has always had her back. And, it seems as though Stella has forgotten how Blanche acts. In the play, Blanche complains about everything and never seems to appreciative to all her sister has done. Finally, Stella reaches her breaking point and decides to do what is best for her.
Christina Aguilera- So Emotional http://www.metrolyrics.com/so-emotional-lyrics-christina-aguilera.html
So emotional, describes Stella and Stanley relationship, one minute their madly in love the next Stanley is upsetting Stella with his uncontrollable anger. Even though, they have their issues, Stanley and Stella grow intensely close with all the emotional moments in the play. This song also reflects when Blanche tells Stella that Stanley raped her, Stella goes from an extreme high full of happiness and then to an extreme low full of doubt and despair. Within each scene, emotional times affect everyone lives in the play.
Alicia keys- Why do I feel so Sad http://www.metrolyrics.com/why-do-i-feel-so-sad-lyrics-alicia-keys.html
This song tells the story of Stella's life during the time Blanche and Stanley go at each other. Being pregnant for most women is suppose to be the happiest moment filled with joy from family and friends, but for Stella her moment of pregnancy is filled with drama and aggravation. There seems not be a happy time at all when Blanche arrives. Stella is crying and nearly always upset about something that happen between her husband and sister. Stella can never catch a break and enjoy the moments of being a mother to be.
Beyonce- Fever http://www.elyrics.net/read/b/beyonce-lyrics/fever-lyrics.html
Fever is describes the intensifying heat that Stanley and Stella have deep in their souls for each other. They do argue, and Stanley does have a anger problem but you can tell that his angry excites Stella in an odd way. This song also describes Blanche antics she committed back in Laurel, Mississippi with her 17 year old student and other men. The fever both these sisters have is more alike then they probably know. Despite, their different lifestyles Stella and Blanche come from the same house hold and are more alike then they let on, this could be the reason why Stella left Mississippi in the first place.
Alicia Keys- Speechless http://www.metrolyrics.com/speechless-lyrics-alicia-keys.html
This song was created to describe the love Alicia Keys has for her new born son and the love she has for her new husband. Which reflects Stella because even though after giving birth to her child there still is conflict in the house, Stella is still overjoyed about her new born child and having the family she has always wanted. With Blanche gone, the couple can start all over with their child, their new life. Blanche gone will definitely hurt still for sometime, but in the end she will move on because without Blanche her life moves on and she can focus on being a wife and new mother to the two important people in her life.
The GumboShop
So, I went to this restaurant called the GumboShop and it was amazing, I love spicy Cajun food. My favorite was the File Gumbo with Chicken and Sausage its was beyond delicious. The chicken was extremely tender, juicy, and mouth watering. Oh, the sausage was a mixture of flavors spicy, tangy, and fresh. I wish they served the gumbo with bread instead of crackers it would have tasted a lot better. The people there were so nice and told me about the history of New Orleans. How it was founded by the Duke d'Orleans in 1718. I could tell this culture means so much to them. Their liveliness and true southern hospitality showed throughout the entire visit I would love to come back but I have to watch what I eat all that seafood is not good for the baby. I had a wonderful experience and came out not only with a full belly but a learning experience as well.
She needs to go...
I'm a mother now, and I really cannot explain this wonderful feeling. I never knew you could love someone so much with only knowing each other for a short amount of time... My amazing feeling quickly changed after Blanche tells me that Stanley raped her the day I went to the hospital. I felt numb, I felt betrayed, and I also felt like it was time for Blanche to go. Honestly, I don't know what to believe, Blanche is known to lie but Stanley... I just don't know, I trusted them both... But Blanche is a liar, corrupt, and is so immoral. She needs to go, I cannot deal with her bringing damage to my family. Yes, I know Stanley and I have issues but what couple does not, we will work it out... I hope, but for Blanche there is no hope for her. Stanley has called a doctor to get Blanche and take her away. She thinks Shep Huntleigh is coming to take her away on this amazing vacation in the islands. I hate doing this, but my heart hurts of all the Blanche has put me through, I don't deserve this, yes I left my family and everything behind long ago but I've learned that you have to live life for you because when your unhappy then you cannot make anyone around you happy. You can't love, celebrate, or enjoy life... So I left I'm not entirely proud of it but I wouldn't be married to a man I love dearly or have the most beautiful baby anyone has ever laid their eyes on. I have so much to be happy and truly grateful for but my own sister is the reason why I can't be how sad is that. I hope I will be forgiven by her, she will understand why I'm doing this, and also get the help she needs. Its going to hurt for sometime I know, but I'm ready to move on and raise my baby with love and security. In the end, Blanche needs to go...
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