Stella kowalski Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

An A-grade essay that explores the view that A Streetcar Named Desire is a play concerned with the conflict between the values of the old world and the new world and that this conflict is expressed through the battle between Stanley and Blanche.

A Streetcar Named Desire essay plans on Blanche and Stanley's relationship, Blanche and Mitch's relationship and reputation.

An A-grade essay which explores Williams' dramatic presentation of Blanche in the light of the statement that 'The Southern Belle is a part of Blanche famously plays with stubborn gentility'. Williams’ characterization of Blanche deliberately juxtaposes throughout the play creating a sense of uncertainty for the audience- Blanche’s Southern Belle façade is ultimately dismantled by her treatment of men and her sexual desires.

A grade essay of the presentation of Stanley and his violent attributes within the play. Focuses on his rough, dominant, and animalistic characterisation.

A-graded A Level essay on Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire', exploring the presentation of Blanche as a tragic heroine in the play.

‘Much of Blanche’s conception of how she operates in the world relies on her perception of herself as of male sexual desire’. In the light of this comment explore Williams’ dramatic presentation of Blanche in ASCND.

Summary notes for revision of Scene 3 (The Poker Night) and Scene 4 of the text A Streetcar Named Desire. The notes contain key quotes to use for the exam.

These are A3 sized character maps featuring the characters of Blanche, Stella and Stanley from A Streetcar Named Desire. These maps fully explore every extent of the each character, including key words associated with the character, key quotes, development points, critical themes, literary critics, contextual references, links to other texts, and lastly, exploration of dramatic techniques and stagecraft employed by Tennessee Williams. IMPORTANT NOTE, PLEASE READ: Because the file is in A3 forma...

This A-grade essay explores the presentation of contrast through the characterisations of Blanche and Stanley: Stanley and Blanche are embodiments of the Old South and the New South respectively. This contrast leads to destruction primarily Blanche’s descent into madness.