Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What does the streetcar function as throughout the play?
What does the streetcar function as throughout the play?
An extended metaphor for desire
Why does Blanche link sexuality closely with death in her mind?
Why does Blanche link sexuality closely with death in her mind?
Her husband Allan was homosexual
How does Blanche frequently describe Stanley's nature?
How does Blanche frequently describe Stanley's nature?
Using ape-like and primitive language
What does Williams suggest being driven by desire ultimately leads to?
What does Williams suggest being driven by desire ultimately leads to?
Self-destruction
What does Blanche want instead of reality?
What does Blanche want instead of reality?
Magic
What does Williams use light to represent in the play?
What does Williams use light to represent in the play?
Harsh reality that Stanley embodies
What happened to Williams's sister Rose?
What happened to Williams's sister Rose?
She had a prefrontal lobotomy
Why does Stella choose Stanley over believing Blanche?
Why does Stella choose Stanley over believing Blanche?
He represents a more secure future
Which masculine traits does Blanche demonstrate that subvert gender norms?
Which masculine traits does Blanche demonstrate that subvert gender norms?
Promiscuity, sexuality & arrogance
What does Blanche view marriage to Mitch as?
What does Blanche view marriage to Mitch as?
A means of escaping poverty & shame