A Streetcar Named Desire Critics Quotes
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Stanley
Vlasopolos suggests that Stanley defends the "social fabric" of America constituted by
masculine authority and patriotism.
Vlasopolos argues that Stanley becomes an "author of history" by squashing Blanche and
what she represents (the Old South).
Bubb argues that Stanley has an irredeemable "insensitive, bullish masculinity".
Blanche
Kazan says that “Blanche is dangerous, she is destructive”. Vlasopolos agrees, saying
Blanche is a threat to patriarchal norms.
Clurman says “Blanche is a delicate and sensitive woman pushed into insanity by a brutish
environment”
Shead argues that Blanche’s trunk “unifies the literal and metaphorical meanings
of Blanche’s journey.”
Mitch
Kolin argues that “Mitch is both Blanche’s victim and oppressor”
McDonough argues that “Mitch cannot break through the sexual code upheld and policed
by Stanley”
Alan
Berkman suggests that Blanche’s failed marriage with Alan reflects the “limits to intimacy”
in the play
Tragedy
Vlasopolos argues that unlike traditional tragedies, "A Streetcar Named Desire leaves us
unpurged of the emotions it elicits"
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Stanley
Vlasopolos suggests that Stanley defends the "social fabric" of America constituted by
masculine authority and patriotism.
Vlasopolos argues that Stanley becomes an "author of history" by squashing Blanche and
what she represents (the Old South).
Bubb argues that Stanley has an irredeemable "insensitive, bullish masculinity".
Blanche
Kazan says that “Blanche is dangerous, she is destructive”. Vlasopolos agrees, saying
Blanche is a threat to patriarchal norms.
Clurman says “Blanche is a delicate and sensitive woman pushed into insanity by a brutish
environment”
Shead argues that Blanche’s trunk “unifies the literal and metaphorical meanings
of Blanche’s journey.”
Mitch
Kolin argues that “Mitch is both Blanche’s victim and oppressor”
McDonough argues that “Mitch cannot break through the sexual code upheld and policed
by Stanley”
Alan
Berkman suggests that Blanche’s failed marriage with Alan reflects the “limits to intimacy”
in the play
Tragedy
Vlasopolos argues that unlike traditional tragedies, "A Streetcar Named Desire leaves us
unpurged of the emotions it elicits"
