Streetcar Theme Past Vs Present

A Streetcar Named Desire Tennessee Williams Past Vs Present

Conflict between values of old world and the new ,[object Object],[object Object],Stanley represents the American dream – that all men are born equal and can succeed equally. He is associated with the world of stark reality, rooted in the present. Blanche represents the old world, where class and race were important issues. She is associated with a fantasy world, rooted in the past. conflict

The South ,[object Object],For Tennessee Williams the South stood for strong cultural values whilst the North was greedy and sordid Little reference to WW2 – Williams was more affected by American Civil War

Belle Reve ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Old America is seen as a beautiful dream in Blanche’s mind - in reality it is based on racism and prejudice.

Blanche ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The present ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Involvement in WW2 led to Economic boom, rise in immigrants and a mix in classes Privileged/plantation (past) V’s Immigrant in New Orleans Stark reality

Stanley ,[object Object],[object Object],Conflict between values of old world and the new! Hypocrisy of old America Vs Vulgarity of new America Unborn baby gives hope to darkness of the play - mixture of Stanley and Stella

Dialogue ,[object Object],[object Object],Blanche Stanley

Climax ,[object Object],The climax comes when the character is forced to confront both past and present simultaneously! Essence of the character is disclosed

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