Conclusion

The purpose of this discussion was to explore the issues of character, themes and values presented in a Street Car Named Desire and the manner in which Tennessee Williams infused these ideas into this classic play.

The research reveals that Character presented through the play varied from vain to cruel. Blanche had character traits that were superficial while her sister was loyal and extremely tolerant of others. Stanley was a bully who abused his wife and raped his sister-in-law. The discussion also revealed several themes present throughout the play including sex, fantasy and women dependent upon men. The discussion found that

Finally the discussion explored values and found a tug of war between the traditional values Blanche and Stella were taught and the values they adapt as a result of life experiences.
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