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A Streetcar Named Desire

by Tennessee Williams

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A Streetcar Named Desire

One moral lesson in A Streetcar Named Desire is that people often deserve empathy, even when they fail to meet social expectations.

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A Streetcar Named Desire

Sympathy for Stanley in "A Streetcar Named Desire" is difficult due to his aggressive and controlling nature. His approach to life is defined by asserting power and fulfilling desires, making him...

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