s to indicate the sale. However, he investigates and asks enough questions to conclude that Blanche only witnessed the loss of the plantation when it became the object of sale following a defaulted mortgage. Unlike Blanche, who has lived her life concerned about keeping up appearances and wondering what the neighbors will think, Stanley wants to know the full truth and he wants to know it now, no matter whom it hurts and no matter how painful the consequences.
             Stanley's quest for the truth emerges dramatically when he confronts the sister of Blanche, Stella, who is also his wife, about the plantation: "Now let's have a gander at the bill of sale." She replies: "I haven't seen any." He grows even more irritated. He is practical and realistic. He say
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