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SCENE 6 - Coggle Diagram

- - - - • Her fantasy of a bohemian café in Paris is not just a quirky diversion; it’s a defence mechanism.
      - • This moment shows her reliance on imagination to escape emotional discomfort.
      - • Her behaviour comes across as theatrical and out of place, especially to Mitch, whose practicality and plain-spoken nature clash with Blanche’s romanticism.
      - • Williams uses this failed fantasy to emphasize her growing isolation, not just from Mitch but from reality itself.
    - - • Paris, the city of love and art, contrasts sharply with the grim realism of Mitch’s world and the setting of New Orleans.
      - • The fantasy café highlights Blanche’s refusal to confront the truth, while Mitch is gradually becoming disillusioned with her performance.
    - - • Her desperation here is poignant: she senses Mitch slipping away and tries to recreate a dream to hold onto him.
      - • Her failure marks a turning point: the magic no longer works.
      - • This contributes to the tragic momentum of the play: we know her illusions will continue to collapse.