Stanley's request that Mitch return to the poker game when he first talks to Blanche may suggest that Stanley does not want the two to interact, and perhaps would do anything to sabotage them. Furthermore, Stanley also begins to pry into Blanche's past, particularly when he mentions a man named Shaw who claims to have met Blanche "...in a hotel called the Flamingo" (Williams 89). Although this speculation is denied by Blanche, further investigation into her past could lead to the discovery of incriminating information, resulting in sabotage by Stanley. 3. How might we get to the stark truth/reality of Stanley and Stella's relationship during the poker game? How should we understand Stella's motivation for being/being with Stanley, despite his physical violence? (i.e. what is their relationship based/founded/supported on)? How does the discovery of these things affect Blanche and Stella's relationship, and why is it important? During the confrontation during the poker game, which immediately ends it, readers are exposed to the reality of Stella and Stanley