Movie Analysis: A Streetcar Named Desire

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Talking further about the screenplay, it follows a perfect classic Hollywood writing style of three act structure, starting with an inciting incident of Blanche arriving and then the story continues. As in Act one, Blanche arrives in New Orleans, reunites with sister, and meets Stanley. Conflict seems inevitable as we get a glimpse of Stanley’s violent streak, and of course the Mitch tale begins. Stella’s pregnancy is revealed as well. In Act two, Tension rise as Stanley grows more and more frustrated with Blanche’s presence. Her relationship with Mitch is threatened by rumors of her activities in Laurel. By the end of act two Stanley rapes Blanche. And finally in Act three, Stella decides to send Blanche to a mental institution. Stanley, predictably,

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