Ascnd Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

'Explore how Williams presents death in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. - marked 25/25 by teacher, clear A* level essay with strong analysis, key quotes and relevant context -perfect for revision and improving essay writing - I achieved an A* in my English lit a level :)

A-grade essay exploring the presentation of Stella and Blanche's relationship within A Streetcar Named Desire. Stella and Blanche's familial bond is deteriorated due the conflict Stanley creates with Blanche.

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

A grade essay which explores the representation of suffering within A Streetcar Named Desire. Focuses mainly on the characterisation of Blanche and Mitch: Blanche suffers due to her illusions (Southern Belle) and as she is an outsider and Mitch suffers as he is a passive character.

‘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.

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.