In scene 2 of "A Streetcar Named Desire," we learn that Blanche's past involves a troubled and promiscuous history. She admits to having multiple lovers, engaging in numerous relationships, and losing the family estate, Belle Reve. Blanche also mentions that she taught English at a high school but was forced to leave due to rumors and allegations surrounding her inappropriate relationships with students.
Stanley is distrustful of Blanche's story because he suspects that she is hiding something or exaggerating the truth. He investigates Blanche's background and discovers that Belle Reve was lost due to mortgage debts, not as she claimed. He also finds out about the rumors and allegations regarding her teaching career, suggesting a questionable moral character. Stanley's distrust stems from his desire to uncover the truth and assert his dominance over Blanche, as he sees her as a threat to his relationship with Stella and to his own control over their home.
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