An in-depth analysis of key moments, events and quotes from all characters within Streetcar Named Desire Scene 7. 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.
“say, it’s
only a paper
moon,
sailing over The use of dramatic irony in this scene increases tension as whilst Blanche sings a
a cardboard revealing Blanche’s true identity. It is also ironic as she sings about love and illusion
sea- But it
Blanche Illusion vs reality
wouldn’t be Blanche’s hope in a future with Mitch rests in his believing her act—or in his believi
make malicious revelations about her character, creating a situation of tense dramatic iro
believe if world while in love, but it also foreshadows the fact that Mitch falls out of love with
you
believed in
me.”
Stanley's actions, it must be remembered, stem from several motivations. Most imp
and Stanley feels this. Secondly, he is tired of being referred to as vulgar and comm
“Things I
reestablish his own sense of importance only by proving how degenerate Blanche
already
on the table." Thus, he must, according to his nature, destroy all the illusions Blanc
suspected.
she threatens his position of power in society. The fact that he “suspected” and the
But now I
masculinity on those around him.
got proof
from the Morality and choices
Stanley By getting information about Blanche’s past that she tries to conceal, Stanley is onc
most Power and conflict Blanche could be said to give him the moral high ground. His possession of this kn
reliable
the truth about Blanche. For perhaps the first time we see Stella involved in an argu
sources--
unwilling to surrender to Stanley’s description of Blanche; in some respects this co
which I have
checked
However, the fact that she retreats in denial reminds us of Blanche, who does not w
on!”
Stanley is in fact right, and all Stella can do is childishly deny the truth about Blanch
truth about Blanche, even though she has desperately been trying to keep it secret
“Wised up
after two or
three
dates... then
In these lines, the audience gets a sense of sympathy towards Blanche as she is m
they quit...
casts men under a spell - in this case, her facade. Stanley’s tone of voice makes it
she goes
needs of humanity and Stanley himself feels the need for Stella’s love and attention
on... same
it makes them question that if the world is full of cruel people like Stanley, who can
old lines,
Stanley Illusion vs reality This suggests that she has been a burden to everyone around her, thus evoking a s
same old
the cyclical and tiring nature of Blanche’s life. She attempts to fill her empty heart a
act, same
repeat the “same” story again and again as her beauty is the only thing that she ha
old hooey...
Stanley’s aggression. The colloquialism of the word “hooey” indicates his carelessn
became a
shift the power dynamic. “Same” is also ironic as Blanche likes to put on a different
town
character...
downright
loco-nuts.”
“Stanley, Here the audience starts to realise that Stella herself can be seen as a victim in this
she thought whose side to be on and who to support. Whilst she is shocked by Blanche’s past,
Mitch was-- feels guilty for leaving her behind) and her husband’s suicide. She is acutely aware
going to-- sanity.
Stella Power and conflict
going to
marry her. I Stanley does not have the sensibility to realise that perhaps Blanche and Mitch cou
was hoping Blanche's past life. Stanley can be seen as a loyal friend who is afraid of his friend
so, too.” Blanche and regain his control over Stella, his life prior to Blanche visiting them.
“Such a Blanche Illusion vs reality Sibilance is ironic, as she seems to welcome her own destruction by voicing her dia
strange solutions to her problems are to resort to a fantasy world; the fact that Stanley shat
expression..
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