Impressions of Stanley, Bella, and Blanche
Consider the setting, characters and the plot in direct relation to how the notion of tragedy is evident from the outset. We can tell that the tale is going to be one of tragedy for very early on. And even more so as the play unfolds. Stanley abuses his wife, physically, and looks down upon women. Blanche is a woman who has lost her home, and currently has nowhere to live, as well as not seeming to be in a particularly stable place of mind, her husband is dead, and she appears to be lonely. Stella is living with her violent, sex driven, husband. Who doesn’t seem to give her respect, But Stella appears to go along with this, But couldn’t leave- even if she wanted to.
Is Williams’ detailed use of stage directions effective?
Yes, Due to Williams’ using stage directions, it allows us to understand, and see each character in a different light. For example, When Stella lies about drinking- the stage directions tell us earlier that she had already had a shot of whiskey before Stella got home. If...
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