Examples Of Domestic Violence In A Streetcar Named Desire

In the play Streetcar Named Desire, domestic violence is a major theme. The author shows how people in the community ignored domestic violence. Stanley Kowalski, one of the character in the play even found violence as a positive way in his relationship with Stella. Furthermore, it displays how dominant men is over women. The play effective shows domestic violence since most of the violence is at home and between spouses showing that husbands are more powerful than their wife if they intend to be.
Firstly, between the relationship of Stanley and Stella the play shows how dominant Stanley is to Stella. “He heaves the package [the meat] at her. She cries out in protest but manages to catch it; then she laughs breathlessly. Her husband and