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  What different kinds of notions of  "desire" are at issue in the play?

  Posted by km777 on Nov 16, 2009 at 06:00 PM

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  What is the significance of the play's title? How did Williams change the play by naming it "A Streetcar Named Desire" rather than "The Poker Night"?

  Posted by ahj006 on Nov 16, 2009 at 05:59 PM

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  What is the climax of this play and how can Blanche, Stanley, and Stella be described with only few words? 

  Posted by edi79 on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:05 PM

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  How does Tennessee williams present the conflict between old and new in scene 2?

  Posted by lenadoll on Oct 9, 2009 at 11:39 AM

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  What makes A Streetcar Named Desire a tragedy?

  Posted by kingkoya on Sep 21, 2009 at 10:20 AM

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  Scene One and Two of "Streetcar Named Desire" , how is the idea of naturalism depicted? What about the setting and/or characters are realistic?

  Posted by everildo on Sep 14, 2009 at 04:48 PM

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  What is the signifiance of the two poker games in Tennessee Wiliams' A Streetcar Named Desire?

  Posted by viksvaporub on Jul 21, 2009 at 06:44 AM

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  In which war did Stanley from A Streetcar Named Desire fight?

  Posted by clues on Jun 4, 2009 at 05:20 PM

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  To Blanche,Stanley and Stella,what is the meaning of Belle Reve?

  Posted by sapphirial on Jun 2, 2009 at 08:34 PM

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  Describe how Stella's child offers the only hope of reconciliation between the two opposing worlds of Kovalski and Debois?

  Posted by lillybaby2526 on May 29, 2009 at 09:28 AM

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  Explain the tragedy in "A Streetcar Named Desire".  

  Posted by zelia on May 20, 2009 at 04:34 PM

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  In the story, a Street car named Desire. What was williams idea, was he tryin to make a conclusive statement about gender?

  Posted by tau on Apr 20, 2009 at 06:43 PM

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  In A Streetcar Named Desire, describe the story Stanley tells Blanche about his cousin in Scene 10. Why does he tell this story?

  Posted by nashwa on Apr 6, 2009 at 08:08 PM

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  in "Street Car Named Desire,"what is Blanche's attitude about money? How does she react when Stella offers her pocket money?

  Posted by nashwa on Apr 5, 2009 at 12:42 PM

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  In the play a streecar named desire how should stanley act in scene one and how should lighting me used?

  Posted by amisharathod on Mar 18, 2009 at 12:30 PM

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  In what way is the attraction between Mitch and Blanche different from that between Stanley and Stella?

  Posted by bec-x on Feb 2, 2009 at 12:00 AM

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  How do various women in the play influence the men? (i.e. Blanche's influence on Mitch)

  Posted by ambivalentromance on Jan 22, 2009 at 07:53 PM

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  Why does Blanche want to impress Mitch so badly?

  Posted by maby on Jan 12, 2009 at 11:15 AM

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  In A Streetcar Named Desire, what does Blanche mean when she says, "I don't want realism, I want magic"?

  Posted by chelseahill13 on Dec 1, 2008 at 10:39 AM

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  In sections one and two of "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams, how is the idea of naturalism depicted?

  Posted by ttgainer on Nov 15, 2008 at 07:41 PM

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  In "A Streetcar Named Desire," what is desire for Blanche DuBois?

  Posted by ferrari79 on Nov 15, 2008 at 04:54 PM

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  What is desire for Stanley Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire"?

  Posted by ferrari79 on Nov 14, 2008 at 04:08 PM

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  How can the metaphors help in "A Streetcar Named Desire" in order to understand Blanche's actions and feelings?

  Posted by csabi on Oct 28, 2008 at 01:47 PM

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  In "A Streetcar Named Desire", what do you think Williams is thus implying about life in the postwar 20th century?

  Posted by msmatagi on Oct 27, 2008 at 03:24 PM

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  Does Stanley or Stella show signs of low self seteem or emotional dependance with the domestic violence that goes on in the play?

  Posted by jaylyn on Oct 21, 2008 at 06:37 AM

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  How does Tennessee Williams use light in "A Streetcar Named Desire" to convey the themes?

  Posted by mnm123 on Oct 6, 2008 at 09:09 AM

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  How would you describe the charecter of stanley in the play and to what extent is heso important for the play?

  Posted by devilvarun on Jul 13, 2008 at 03:05 AM

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  Would you say that Blanche is an alcoholic in A Streetcar Named Desire?

  Posted by ajloamanto on Apr 22, 2008 at 03:35 AM

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  According to Blanche in "A Streetcar Named Desire," the only author who could do justice to Stella's dwelling was who?

  Posted by curt22 on Apr 15, 2008 at 08:34 PM

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  What is the appropriateness of the title of the play A Street Car Named Desire?

  Posted by reet84 on Apr 14, 2008 at 09:49 PM

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  How does the setting and pacing create mood in "A Streetcar Named Desire"? What mood is created?

  Posted by denequel on Mar 30, 2008 at 01:35 PM

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  In A Streetcar Named Desire, what expressionistic devices are coupled with the doctor's arrival, and what effects do these devices create?

  Posted by gocrazy54 on Jan 13, 2008 at 09:40 AM

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  In "A Streetcar Named Desire," why is Stanley the best character to tear the paper lantern from the bulb?

  Posted by gocrazy54 on Jan 10, 2008 at 02:04 PM

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  What music is playing on the radio? What is significant about the type of music played?

  Posted by gocrazy54 on Jan 2, 2008 at 01:52 PM

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  In A Streetcar Named Desire, what does Stanley conclude about the loss of Belle Reve?

  Posted by gocrazy54 on Dec 23, 2007 at 08:05 AM

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  In Streetcar Named Desire, what does Blanche tell Stanley about illusion and truth? What truth does she tell Stanley?

  Posted by gocrazy54 on Dec 19, 2007 at 02:43 PM

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  In Streetcar Named Desire, was Blanche jealous of her sister? Explain with quotes.

  Posted by anonymous123 on Dec 15, 2007 at 07:46 PM

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  What do the opening stage directions indicate about the playwright's style and dramatic technique?

  Posted by gocrazy54 on Dec 12, 2007 at 12:11 PM

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  How can be the play considered a tragedy?

  Posted by zizi on Apr 25, 2007 at 12:32 PM

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  What quotes reveal Stanley's relationship with other characters' wants, desires, abilities, and appearance?

  Posted by stephnt on Apr 12, 2007 at 06:52 PM

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  In the introduction to "A Streetcar Named Desire," what metaphor does Williams use to explain his life before his success?

  Posted by friend2 on Mar 2, 2007 at 02:44 AM