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Her identity is her relationship, she takes his last name as well, combining their identity into one as they are a "package deal". Stella is always associated with Stanley she does not have an identity of her own.

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Stella's voice is never shown prominently in the play, she always depends on others to speak first, her voice is always being overpowered by Blanche and Stanley.

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Scene 2 p. 17 "And try to understand her and be nice to her, Stan."

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Scene 2 p. 17 "And try to understand her and be nice to her, Stan."

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Throughout the play, Stella is defensive towards Blanche, as they are still family. She still has loving feelings towards Blanche at the end of the play. Stella is always trying her best to get her both sides: Stanley and Blanche to get along with each other.

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Scene 11 p. 107 [He kneels beside her and his fingers find the opening of her blouse.]

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Scene 11 p. 107 [He kneels beside her and his fingers find the opening of her blouse.]

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In the end, Stella had chosen to return to her old life in New Orleans with Stanley. This is shown in the stage direction above when Stanley is opening her blouse right after Blanche is taken away. This shows that Stella and Stanley are to return to their toxic relationship based on fighting and sex.

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Scene 8 p.77 "Your face and your fingers are disgustingly greasy. Go and wash up and then help me clear the table."

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Scene 8 p.77 "Your face and your fingers are disgustingly greasy. Go and wash up and then help me clear the table."

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In the beginning of the play, Stella is completely submissive towards Stanley and she does not comment anything negatively about him, even going as far as defending him after he struck her. Due to the influence of Blanche's racist comments: "Polak" and Blanche's judgemental comments on Stanley being too common for her, Stella had finally said something negative about Stanley while he was around.

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Scene 1 p.6 "Blanche, you sit down and let me pour the drinks."

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Scene 1 p.6 "Blanche, you sit down and let me pour the drinks."

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In the beginning of the play, Stella is more welcoming towards Blanche despite Blanche's hyper state. However, as the play goes on, Stella comes to doubt Blanche, especially after Stanley exposed her life at the Hotel Flamingo.

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Scene 1 p.8 "But you- you've put on some weight,"

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Scene 1 p.8 "But you- you've put on some weight,"

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Here, Blanche says that Stella had gained some weight since the last time they had saw each other. This shows the relationship between the two sisters with Blanche saying the first thing that comes to her mind and with Stella accepting every word Blanche says.

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Scene 4 p.38[Her eyes go blind with tenderness as she catches his head and raises him level with her.]

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Scene 4 p.38[Her eyes go blind with tenderness as she catches his head and raises him level with her.]

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Even after Stanley had struck her, she had gone back to him in a nurturing and gentle state in the same night. She had forgiven him, This shows that she is used to the toxicity of their relationship and that domestic abuse is somewhat the norm for her. Her actions are consistent as she constantly silences her voice not just against Stanle, but with Blanche as well, leaving her thoughts to herself even when she needs to defend herself.

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Scene 1 p.8 "You messy child, you, you've split something on that pretty white lace collar!"

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Scene 1 p.8 "You messy child, you, you've split something on that pretty white lace collar!"

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This shows that Stella does not care much about her clothes, while Blanche cares deeply about appearance. In contrast to Stella's life in Belle Reve, here in New Orleans, she is more "wild" and "unhinged".

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Scene 1 p.2 [mildly]: "Don't holler at me like that. Hi, Mitch."

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Scene 1 p.2 [mildly]: "Don't holler at me like that. Hi, Mitch."

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Stella says the line towards Stanley mildly, this shows that she is inferior to Stanley. Even if she tries to stand up for herself or put him in his place she is unable to because her voice is always overlapped by people around her like Blanche and Stanley.

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S4 Pg. 46 'I have told you that I love him' 

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S4 Pg. 46 'I have told you that I love him' 

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Stella uses language to show her down-to-Earth nature, positivity and affection. Almost everything Stella says is kind-hearted, in this line she is showing reassurance that she is truly in love and though Stanley is a bad man she continues to defend him. Her language contradict with her actions as her sister has to pay for the consequences of her desires.

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The meat thrown to Stella in this scene presents her as prey to her predator Stanley. This signifies her sexual attraction to him as she accepts the meat, showing the dominance he has over her. The 'meat' could be symbolic of what Stella is to Stanley, an object of sexual attraction her has complete control over.

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Stella is a symbolism for Betrayal in this play which causes her guilt. (e.g. Leaving Belle Reve to Blanche alone, sending Blanche to asylum, choosing not to believe Blanche's rape) This betrayal of here family relationship causes her own sorrow in the end, her own consequence. Though she is presented as a very sweet character, her desire for Stanley and her own happiness causes her to betray her sister and give into her own temptation.

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Scene 11 Pg. 107[Stella accepts the child sobbingly] 

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Scene 11 Pg. 107[Stella accepts the child sobbingly] 

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Stella chooses the same life she had at the start of the play, to continue on with her family and marriage. Except now she does so with never-ending sorrow and guilt for Blanche. By 'accepting the child' it is clear that she did it for her future family, even though there is apart of her that wants to help Blanche, the option of believing her story would ruin her marriage.

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Stella is in a joyful mood when she is first presented, her relationship with Stanley seems to be an ideal marriage as he addresses her light heartedly. She seems bright and jokey with Stanley.

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S5 - Pg.54 Blanche: 'you're- you're- so good to me! '

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S5 - Pg.54 Blanche: 'you're- you're- so good to me! '

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Blanche shows gratitude towards her sister and praises her for being 'good to her'. We see Stella's natural kindness and care for her sister, presenting her as a very sweet and tender hearted character. This is later contradicted in the play when Stella choses Stanley over Blanche and sends her to a mental asylum.

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Scene 2 pg.17 'when she comes in be sure to say something nice about her appearance' 

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Scene 2 pg.17 'when she comes in be sure to say something nice about her appearance' 

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Stella is very sensitive toward her sister, she understands that Blanche is a very vulnerable person and wants to protect her. Though she is a little sister, during Blanche's stay she continues to nurture her and treat her well. She is aware of Blanche's hardships in the past (e.g. death of her husband, loss of Belle Reve) and takes good care of her (dresses her, lets her bathe).

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pg. 2 [calling after him] 'Stanley! Where are you going?' 'Can I come watch' 

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pg. 2 [calling after him] 'Stanley! Where are you going?' 'Can I come watch' 

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Shows her inferiority to Stanley and want for his attention. She is shown as an affectionate and obedient character and is a 'follower' to her husband, as if he is her leader as she requires his permission. She seems soft and reliant on her husband - not a very string headed character.

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Stella acts like a caring mother in the play, for instance sending custard for Mitch's mother, pouring drinks for her sister, and basically doing things for others.

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Stella: "How's your mother Mitch?" --> p.80 scene 2  Stella: "Hello Eunice, how are you?" --> p.3 scene 1

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Stella: "How's your mother Mitch?" --> p.80 scene 2  Stella: "Hello Eunice, how are you?" --> p.3 scene 1

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Stella uses language not to insult someone, but rather to show love and talk to other people. Eg. asking how Mitch's mother is doing and how Eunice is doing. This can be compared to Stanley who uses language to insult and yell at people.

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At the very start of the play, Stella seems happy with the she's living. Stanley throws meat at her, she asks if she can come and watch him bowl, they go together. But when Blanche enters the Kowlaski's household, things change a lot.

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Scene 4 p. 41: "It's always a powder keg"

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Scene 4 p. 41: "It's always a powder keg"

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Stella says this to Blanche, and it's surprising as Stella didn't enjoy it when Stanley hit her in the previous scene. However, at the beginning scene 4 Stella changes dramatically and states that their relationship has always been violent and passionate.

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Scene 11 stage directions: [Stella cries out her sister's name from where she is crouched a few steps upon the stairs] Stanley: "Now, love"

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Scene 11 stage directions: [Stella cries out her sister's name from where she is crouched a few steps upon the stairs] Stanley: "Now, love"

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Stella is cries for Blanche because she feels bad for sending her away to a mental asylum. While she weeps, Stanley comes over and wants to have sex with her.

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Stella chooses Stanley in scene 3 after he hits her, she wants to love and be with him rather than being with her own sister.

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Blanche calls Stella a messy child, this shows that Blanche treats Stella as her child ( mother scolding child for wearing unclean clothes )

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Scene 1 p. 8: Blanche says "You messy child, you've spilt something on that pretty white lace collar!"

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Scene 1 p. 8: Blanche says "You messy child, you've spilt something on that pretty white lace collar!"

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Stella is wearing clothes that have stains, it shows her lower social class then Blanches.

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pg9 "[a little wearily]: "It's just incredible, Blanche, how well you're looking"

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pg9 "[a little wearily]: "It's just incredible, Blanche, how well you're looking"

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understands her role as the submissive figure expected to cater to her older sister's needs, tries to evade subject from their father's death to something she knows she is expected to talk about (being diffident)

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Stella's devotion for Stanley is borderline obsessive. She has romanticized his aggression in the line Stanley's screams for Stella is described as “with heaven-splitting violence" & in return she dives back into his arms after physically abusing her.

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pg77 "Mr Kowalski is too busy making a pig of himself to think of anything else! Go and wash up and then help me clear the table."

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pg77 "Mr Kowalski is too busy making a pig of himself to think of anything else! Go and wash up and then help me clear the table."

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starts to talk back more to her superior husband, gives imperatives because she's fed up with his mean attitude towards Blanche and his intention to ruin her, compares his snobby behaviour to that of a lazy pig

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In a way Stella is the package (and by extension, a corporate personality for all women) because she's the passive subject in the Kowalski couples' relationship; Stanley "tosses" and doesn't give much genuine thought to her besides for sexual pleasure

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"And wasn't we happy together, wasn't it all okay till she showed here?"  Stella is fixated on a reality Stanley builds with his words - he hasn't changed, he has hit her before Blanche's arrival & will continue to do so. Stella is disillusioned & has mixed up passion/ romance with aggression/ violence.

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Uses it indirectly to avoid insults/disputes

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Uses it indirectly to avoid insults/disputes

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pg9 Blanche: "Polacks?" Stella: "They're a mixed lot, Blanche" & pg 10 Blanche:"what's he like?" Stella:"Oh, you can't describe someone you're in love with!" ---> both very evasive and indirect answers, doesn't admit anything, avoids a yes/no to not upset Blanche (this is because she tries to be the peacemaker between Stanley and Blanche's weak relationship)

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pg8 Blanche: "Look how you sit there with your little hands folded like cherub in choir!"

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pg8 Blanche: "Look how you sit there with your little hands folded like cherub in choir!"

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evokes an image of a well-behaved and disciplined child who listens to whatever instructions they're given my their parent, docile, easy to control, always has been the obedient little sister

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And when he comes back I cry on his lap like a baby..[she smiles to herself] 

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And when he comes back I cry on his lap like a baby..[she smiles to herself] 

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Stella is co-dependent, she needs to be close Stanley & takes pride in the certainty he will take care of her. As well as, creates a very submissive voice, baby-like.

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premodifier "dainty"= Stella is soft-spoken, elegant, a typical 1940/50s housewife without any fierce/ boldness to challenge others

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pg8 Blanche: "you've put on some weight"

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pg8 Blanche: "you've put on some weight"

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shows Stella's comfortable lifestyle far better than that from back in the day in Belle Reve, Stella's can provide for self (meals), contrasts the scavenging and nomadic lifestyle of Blanche

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Stella not on cries for her sister's fate, but also for herself. She is left questioning whether Blanche told her the truth & that her act of betrayal was unforgivable.
However, some may depict this scene as a "weight" lifted off of Stella's shoulders & she may feel guilty for this feeling.

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pg 73 "I mean her marriage, when she was– almost a child! She married a boy who wrote poetry..."

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pg 73 "I mean her marriage, when she was– almost a child! She married a boy who wrote poetry..."

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parentheses (pause) + filler + ellipsis= trying her best to defend Blanche from Stanley's accusations, shows she is doing her best to phrase her justification in a credible way

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"I couldn't believe her story and go on living with Stanley". 

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"I couldn't believe her story and go on living with Stanley". 

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Stanley has finally won his war against Blanche. Stella no longer trusts Blanche's integrity. In comparison to the earlier scenes where she defended Blanche against Stanley's accusations such as living in Hotel Flamingo, affair with school boy, etc.)

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Stella : 'He smashed the light-bulbs with the heel of my slipper' 'I was sort of thrilled by it' Pg. 41-42

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Stella : 'He smashed the light-bulbs with the heel of my slipper' 'I was sort of thrilled by it' Pg. 41-42

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In the previous Scene, Stanley threatens to lay a hand on Stella in front of his friends. Stella, frightened and panicked, moves to Eunice's upstairs apartment for rescue. --> However, she then reconciles with Stanley on the stairway. Then admits to Blanche she gets 'thrilled' by his anger. This changes our perception on the soft and kind-hearted Stella who we see actually thirsts and is exhilarated by the danger Stanley creates.

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p99 "I couldn't believe her story and go on living with Stanley."

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p99 "I couldn't believe her story and go on living with Stanley."

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Chooses to accept her Mrs Kowalski identity over her past Belle Reve self, doesn't intend to return to the life with Blanche even though she feels upset for her, the pregnancy seals the deal that she will not side with Blanche and believe her lies anymore, instead she trusts and commits to Stanley

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(She laughs but her glance at Blanche is a little anxious.) 

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(She laughs but her glance at Blanche is a little anxious.) 

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Despite Blanche's arrival & Stella excitement, she seems to be uneasy with Blanche's presence. Is Stella afraid of her sister's judgements or is she guilty of leaving her sister behind in Belle Reve alone due to all the hardships Blanche had to face alone? She was curious to know what led to Blanche's arrival. Moreover, Stanley was not yet in the loop - did this make her anxious?

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Scene 3 p. 80: Stella asks "How is your mother now Mitch" , Mitch replies "... She appreciated your sending over the custard"

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Scene 3 p. 80: Stella asks "How is your mother now Mitch" , Mitch replies "... She appreciated your sending over the custard"

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Stella is an extremely caring person, she asks Mitch how his sick mother is doing and sends her custard. This can be compared to when Mitch was sitting at the poker table with the boys that didn't really care.

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Stanley refers to Stella as a little woman - inferior & submissive to his demands, reflecting his dominance in their marriage. However, this may also be seen as a term of endearment

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In the first scene, Stella is introduced as a person who is more calm, grounded, and mature than both Stanley and Blanche.

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"I guess that is what I mean by being in love..." 

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"I guess that is what I mean by being in love..." 

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Stella shows great admiration & devotion to her husband, Stanley. Despite their couple quarrels, Stella remains consistent in "coming back" to him & choosing him above all. (E.g. Belle Reve, a life of luxury, social status & most especially her mentally ill sister)

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Male superiority/ dependence on men (man vs woman)

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Male superiority/ dependence on men (man vs woman)

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pg 38 Stella walks back down the staircase to Stanley --> Stella lowering down her respect for herself, putting aside her dignity in exchange for feeling useful to a man by offering sex ("low-clarinet moans"--> reflects their sex moans)

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[a gentle young woman, about twenty-five, and of a background obviously quite different from her husbands] pg.2

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[a gentle young woman, about twenty-five, and of a background obviously quite different from her husbands] pg.2

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Stella is still young and perhaps more rich looking compared to her husband. Given she's now living in a poor part of town, her upbringing was different to Stanleys and more high-class. Showing that she may stand out as more elegant in Elysian Fields.

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Blanche comments on Stella's weight gain - Stella is not as slim as her older sister, common in younger siblings.
Blanche sees Stella as a small, bird - in need of her protection. (i.e. Stella is a prey)

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"I'm looking for my sister, Stella Dubois. I mean - Mrs Kowalski." 

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"I'm looking for my sister, Stella Dubois. I mean - Mrs Kowalski." 

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Blanche presents Stella as her sister who is now married to a Kowalski.