Street car named desire

Streetcar named desire

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Streetcar named desire

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The author depicts the Van Gogh picture to highlight the sophistication that the poker players sought to portray. Such paintings show some level of social status that the men at the table wanted to convey. The use of primary colors aimed to depict the sense of authority and power that surrounded Mitch, Pablo, Steve, and Stanley (Williams, 1947). The primary colors radiate the most, and that makes them the center of attention.
Mitch and Blanche show some sexual tensions. The two appear to discuss the safety of Stella but instead, fill the conversation with flirting. For example, Mitch asks Blanche to have a cigarette with him amidst the chaos and Blanche answers that did even have the appropriate dress (Williams, 1947). The two complement each other occasionally.
The two sisters, Blanche and Stella, share a complicated relationship. They show concern for each in times of trouble such as during Stanley’s violent streak. However, they also remain dishonest to each other. Blanche lies of her romanticism ideals and makes Stella look like a confused lover (Williams, 1947). Stanley and Stella share a love-hate relationship where they fight and reconcile each time.
Blanche depicts Stanley as an animal. Stella’s sister creates the image of a savage. She paints him as a heartless human being. Blanche tries to persuade the sister that Stanley did not fit the description of husband material.

Stanley overhears the conversation between the two through teichoscopy (Williams, 1947). He uses the cover of the noise made by the train to enter the room and eavesdrop the talk.
Theme
The play revolves around the theme of reality versus fantasy. The characters try to show their ideas on how things should exist as opposed to the prevailing facts. For example, Mitch asserts that “Poker shouldn’t be played in a house with women.” The statement indicates that the men playing poker seek to assert chauvinism, and yet they pursue the women in the room. At the start of scene four, Stella returns to the apartment after a bitter fight with the husband, Stanley. Blanche showed concern to the sister, but instead, Stella stated that she felt thrilled by the violent behavior depicted by Stanley. The lady focuses on the thrill offered by Stanley’s bursts and anger forgets that the violent streak could lead to injury or even worse. Blanche also tries to portray an image of a romantic before the other characters (Williams, 1947). However, in reality, Blanche cares little about love and more about attaining money and power.

Works Cited
Williams, T. (1947). A Street Car Named Desire.