Stella Kowalski

the film directed by Elia Kazan, there seemed to be differences between the two. This story follows a middle-aged woman by the name of Blanche, played by Vivien Leigh in the film, who has lost all of her family’s fortune and moves in with her sister Stella, played by Kim Hunter. Stella’s husband, Stanley, played by Marlon Brando, is not too fond of Blanche and throughout the plot, he and Blanche argue constantly. The main difference in the movie when contrasting with the play was in regards to…

The American Dream is based on the principles of endless opportunity and second chances for all in a new world. The hope of possible success and progress along with the possible freedom from their past mistakes lures the disheartened to a place where no one might know their name. However, in actuality, second chances and rags-to-riches stories are a rare find. Reputations are difficult to escape, and temptations can cause old mistakes to reemerge. After Ms. Blanche DuBois journeys her…

Betrayal can be betraying one’s country, a group, or a person, treachery. In this case, my teacher Mrs. Morgan was betrayed by her fellow friend and boyfriend. When Mrs. Morgan was a sophomore in high school, she walked in on her boyfriend and friend kissing. Betrayal can change so much and nothing will be the same. Mrs. Morgan lost trust in her friend Kim, even though her friend Kim tried so hard to regain trust. This shows betrayal by her boyfriend cheating on Mrs. Morgan and her best friend…

The Awakening by Kate Chopin Title The Awakening is related to Edna’s internal awakening that she has over the period of the book The Awakening was originally titled The Solitary Soul Setting New Orleans and The Grand Isle Genre Spiritual / artistic realization, romantic style Historical Information Kate Chopin 1850-1904 Father was Irish, Mother was French-American Bilingual- spoke both French and English Grew up in St.Louis Missouri Developed a passion for music at a young age Met and…

with her sister, Stella. Blanche became a victim of her own self-delusions because she has the attitude that the world should pay attention to her, and that she has the right to…

better than him. Another reason why he doesn’t like her is because, she is trying to make Stella leave him. Stanley always beats on Stella, and Blanche doesn’t like the fact that he hits her, so she tries to get Stella to leave with her. Stella is pregnant and from arguing so much with Stanley her water breaks, and she is rushed to the hospital. So Stanley comes back home after leaving the hospital with Stella, Blanche is there at the house. Stanley’s sexual frustrations resulting in lack of…

This allegation is true but Stella chooses to take her husband’s side, coming to the conclusion that Blanche is mentally insane. Blanche at first believes that she is going with Shep Huntleigh, an alleged suitor of hers, on a fancy cruise. When instead a doctor comes to greet her, Blanche tries to ignore what is happening and becomes confused on why Shep has not arrived. But when Blanche hears from Stella that she will be going with the doctors, she acquiesces saying…

with the comments from Stanley and as she understands the limits to which he is willing to go to prove her wrong and get her, ´off them columns´. Blanche also uses her ritual to assert herself above the other in their apartment, when she commands Stella to ´be a dear and go around the corner and get me a coke´ this assertion of power is a device used by blanche to reassure herself that people will not doubt her. This coping mechanism slowly degenerates as it wares on the other…

Reality vs. Dreams: In Death of a Salesman and A Streetcar Named Desire, both Willy and Blanche trap themselves in their dreams, when in reality, both of their situations are the antithesis of their fantasies. Both of these plays take place in the late 1940’s, after World War II. The time after World War II signifies the start of a new period of American culture comprised of new found wealth and hope. This is called the American Dream. Both Willy and Blanche trap themselves inside this desire…

Desire by Tennessee Williams is a play about social realism. Stella is living a fantasy life because she is reluctant to accept the truth of her and Stanley’s relationship. The realism of their relationship occurs when she says “I couldn’t go on believing her story and live with Stanley” (Stella, 1232). This demonstrates that if Stella believes her sister it would destroy her seamless illusion of her and Stanley’s ideal relationship. Stellas sees nothing wrong with there relationship, but in…