Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Streetcar's symbolic meaning
Streetcar's symbolic meaning
Extended metaphor for desire
Why Blanche links sexuality with death
Why Blanche links sexuality with death
Allan's homosexuality made her feel undesirable
Stanley's masculinity type
Stanley's masculinity type
Primitive and carnal
What Blanche wants instead of reality
What Blanche wants instead of reality
Magic
Fantasy's function for Blanche
Fantasy's function for Blanche
Self-defence and survival mechanism
Outcome of fantasy vs reality conflict
Outcome of fantasy vs reality conflict
Reality ultimately wins
Light symbolism
Light symbolism
Light=reality (Stanley); dimness=illusion (Blanche)
Sisters' dependence on men provides
Sisters' dependence on men provides
Happiness, financial support, self-worth
Gender double standard example
Gender double standard example
Stanley escapes judgment; Blanche judged & institutionalised
Williams critiques 1940s America for
Williams critiques 1940s America for
Women's treatment & restrictions in patriarchal society