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A Streetcar Named Desire

by Tennessee Williams

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Stanley's statement "We've had this date from the beginning!" signifies his assertion of power over Blanche, indicating it was inevitable he would dominate her. This reflects Stanley's brutish...

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A Streetcar Named Desire

Belle Reve symbolizes the decline of the Old South and its outdated societal norms, which became obsolete with the industrial boom of the 1920s. As Blanche clings to these antiquated values, she...

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