Self-Destructive Behaviors and "A Streetcar Named Desire"

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The paper discusses the self-destructive behaviors and illusions that lead to the downfall of Blanche Dubois, the main character in Tennessee Williams' play "A Streetcar Named Desire". The paper then discusses how Blanche chose insanity so she would not have to deal with the harsh and brutal reality of her life. The paper conveys how she is a tragic character in a tragic story and she represents women who can never face the realities of their lives.

From the Paper:

"Tennessee Williams play "A Streetcar Named Desire" is filled with various symbols, literary elements, and techniques that carry special meaning and touch the reader's innermost thoughts. It places the reader in a particular historic time when society and a people used to coexist in different ways compared to today's attitudes. One of the most complex characters in the play, Blanche Dubois, experiences numerous incidents and has certain dynamics that solidify her tragic elements, such as leaving Belle Reve, losing her family house, losing a young husband to suicide, deaths of her family members, and these develop into dependence, desperation, superiority, and poverty."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Williams, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire. New York: Signet, 1986.

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