Symbols in streetcar Flashcards
1
Q
The Streetcar named Desire
A
Driving force of desire
Sexual desire- a very powerful force
2
Q
The Blue Piano
A
Jazz piano- Importance of music in New Orleans
The word ‘blue’ could also represent a more melancholy feeling that Blanche brings
3
Q
Belle Reve (Beautiful Dream)
A
Blanche and Stella’s family home.
A place that Blanche sees as a perfect home- but this is only an illusion/fantasy.
4
Q
Animals
Blanche- a moth
Stanley - an ape
A
Moth- small and delicate (fragile), less desirable, looking for light but doesn’t want to be seen.
Ape- wild, strong, undeveloped, animalistic basic instinct(violence, physical) , intelligent.
