A Street Car Named Desire Flashcards
A quote about Blanche’s Illusion vs reality Hint: Magic
“I don’t want realism I want Magic”
A quote on Blanche’s Fragility
“I have always depended on the kindness of strangers”
Another Quote on Blanche’s delusion and how she hides her past hint: Light-bulb
“I can’t stand a naked light bulb, any more than i can a rude remark or vulgar action”
Why has Tennessee written this book?
he wrote this book as a reflection of his life, there are several keys such as the north vs south, his sister who had a mental illness and underwent a lobotomy, human passion, also he was a gay man in an unaccepted society, these events in his life lead him to write a street car named desire
How does Blanche cope with reality?
she ignores it by drinking alcohol, she bathes which acts as a portal away from reality to calm her down, she hides away from the light to shy away from her past.
What is the significance of Elysian Fields in a street car named Desire?
the Elysian fields is a resting place for the gods in greek mythology
What is the significance of New Orleans?
New Orleans is a city which represents new world order, they are seen to been evolved from older southern beliefs with its rich culture,music and multicultural citizens
what is the significance of Laurel?
Laurel is a fictional state where both Blanche and Stella originate from, this state involves old southern beliefs
