One theme that constantly appears in A Streetcar Named Desire is a contrast between the reality and fantasy of love. This dichotomy is represented by Blanche and her grasp on life. Blanche attempts to supplement the hard times in her life by creating fantasies where everything is going her way. While playing cards with Stanley, she states, “I know I fib a good deal. After all, a woman's charm is fifty percent illusion” (WIlliams 36), proving that she likes to fabricate the world around her. When she is talking to Mitch she states, “I don't want realism. I want magic!” (Williams 127), more over reinforcing the point that her life is one of her own semblance. Blanche’s fascination with Stanley plays a key role in driving the plot. However,
