Masculinity In A Streetcar Named Desire

Of the many dominant themes in the play “A Streetcar Named Desire”, the one that stood out most and seems to be more important among the rest is the theme of dependence on men, as well as men and masculinity. I think the two themes correlate with one another. Both themes are most important to me because it is the most prevalent in our society today. After reading the play, it’s easy to sort of pin the characters to certain people that I run across in my everyday life. To say the least, this particular theme is one in which builds from the beginning of the play to the very end.
Between the two, Stella and Blanche, they each seem to see male figures as the only way for them to truly achieve happiness within their lives. They each depend on male