The burning liquid becomes an extinguisher and fuel for the fire brewing between Blanche and Stanley. Specifically when Blanche is alone in Stella and Stanley’s home, she springs up and crosses to the closet, removes a whiskey bottle, pours a half tumbler of whiskey and tosses it down. Blanche says soon to herself that she must “..keep hold of [her]self]” if she wishes to suppress the nostalgic emotion from the sight of her sister (10). Blanche’s ability to control herself in potentially chaotic situations strikes a deep contrast between herself and her animalistic brother-in-law. She prevents herself from spouting with anger whereas Stanley uses alcohol as fuel for erratic waves of fury. After hours of drinking alcohol, playing poker, and a moment of hitting his wife, Stanley melodramatically calls out into the night, “STELLLAHHHH-HHHHHHHHHHHH” (67). His screech exemplifies his inability to restrict his ineffective tendencies that take over his functioning motor-skills. After his helpless cry, Stella succumbs to Stanley and returns to his overwhelming embrace. Stella’s decision to return to Stanley’s abusive arms allows him to exert his male dominance, so tries to do the same with Blanche. He vitally fails due to her strong self-dignity. Blanche epitomizes everything that Stanley is against, thus challenging his overemphasized …show more content…
The melodies, drinks, and clashes of William’s play are the products of freewill battling corruptness and insecurity. Ultimately, male dominance prevails in the story, but in the story of life, it is strong women who prevail as they are the very backbones of a strong and progressive society. Without women, the success of a man is impossible and unachievable, so it’s no wonder Stanley does not have high-paying job. Whether women cook in the kitchen, pay their own bills, or defend themselves from the demoralization of men, they are more than capable to disfigure the