Letter To Stanley Monologue

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Dear Blanche,
It’s been so long! How have you been? I’ve been thinking a lot about you. Sorry I haven’t written to you earlier, but Stanley wouldn’t let me. Things here at the Elysian Fields haven’t been so good. The baby has been more work than I thought it would be and Stanley has been no help.
But Stanley Jr. is what I live for. All my dreams are evil dreams except for the dreams I have about my baby. I dream about him becoming a handsome young man, almost too fine to be human, and finding a beautiful wife. Wouldn’t that be so lovely, to have a daughter in law!
But I’m scared my dreams won’t turn into reality. What if my boy turns into an animal like
Stanley? I don’t want my dearest son to treat me like Stanley treats me. At least Stanley
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Stanley says math is the most important subject. I agree to avoid another fight, but you and I both know art and English are just as important. But it definitely gives me hope that Junior’s first word was ma! When I told
Stanley, he went green with jealousy.
I just wanted to tell you that during your stay I realized that Stanley and I are opposites. How naive was I to think that our relationship would be normal again after you left. How did I think this was a relationship I would be able to maintain for the rest of my life! I used to feel loved, now I just feel owned. I realized that Stanley only pays attention to me when he needs to fulfill his needs. But I’m not thrilled by any of his manliness anymore. Maybe life was better when I lived in an illusion where Stanley was the center of my world. Why, we
DuBois’ certainly have an apt for marrying the wrong people! But Stanley has been gone a lot lately, says he’s traveling for work. I don’t mind, it gives me extra alone time with Junior and to watch the movies I like. Also, when he comes back he’s less demanding and happier.
His little trips certainly help keep peace in our

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