Question
Just what kind of creatures are we human beings, anyway?
Blanche- can’t face reality, insecure, high breeding image
Stanley- domineering, men, animalistic
Mitch- insecure but intelligent
Stella- oppressed, know her place in life
Blanche
Articulate and soft toned language—lost and wandering in the vulgarities of everyday reality. The effect is cruel, yet comic.
The nature of Blanche’s ‘theatrical existence’ lies in the aesthetics of magic
Don Quixote has a powerful line which Blanche echoes ‘fact r the enemy of truth’ - Quixotic - extremely idealistic;unrealistic and impractical.
This highlights her struggle with reality and her desire to create a more palatable version of her life.
Actress Peggy Cowels portrayed Blanche as a healthy, cheerful character, contrasting with Williams’ description of hr as someone with fragile beauty.
Play= reflection of life as theatre where humans act out their roles. Leading to ambiguities in how individuals present theatre
