An in-depth analysis of key moments, events and quotes from all characters within Streetcar Named Desire Scene 2. This is perfect for revision and to have all analysis in one place. I got an A* in IGCSE English Literature, scoring better than 94% of all candidates.
This motif of Blanche’s baths are intro
constantly so as to soothe her nerves
“She's soaking in a hot subconsciously hoping that it would c
tub to quiet her nerves. Stella Illusion vs reality Blanche’s frequent baths symbolises h
She's terribly upset.” emotional rejuvenation and cleansing.
Yet, just as she cannot erase the past
done.
Stanley here is jealous that Stella is ta
dinner, as he is uncomfortable with Bl
his suspicion on the lost of Belle Reve
Love and Romance Napleonic code). He wants Stella’s un
“Well, isn’t that just
Stanley seeing Blanche as a threat to the pow
dandy!” Power and conflict he asserts over Stella. It also highlight
Stella and Stanley, one that is mainly s
in play always reminds Stella of the go
before Blanche.
Williams creates an impression of Sta
and simple-minded, thinking only of th
rather than assessing and caring abou
others. The use of the assertive voice
don’t care” conveys how Stanley wan
dominant one, even when it comes to
sister. He wants to remain in control o
only about the potential money that ca
“I don’t care if she Morality and choices and how he benefits from it. He imme
hears me. Let’s see the Stanley
Power and conflict Blanche, as he senses that she has so
papers!”
whereas he wants to have Stella comp
The theme of morality is portrayed as
make sure that Blanche is comfortable
she is “waiting until she gets in a quie
on the other hand presses and confro
papers, bills and evidence of the lost
how “the Kowalskis and the DuBois ha
“There are thousands Blanche Power and conflict Blanche traces the loss of Belle Reve
of papers, stretching desire. Just like Blanche herself, the D
The South The past
back over hundreds of airs of gentility and refinement whilst
years, affecting Belle libidinous pleasure; Blanche puts an e
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