Blanche Vs Stanley
Stanley’s aggression and Blanche’s inability to express her emotions, “she clutches her throat and then runs into the bathroom. Coughing, gagging sounds are heard” (Williams 136). She was unable to hold in her emotions in her environment which affected her outcome in the story. Blanche came to the Kowalski’s household in order to fulfill her desire of a new start in her life. However, Stanley’s aggressive characteristics does not allow any threat of dominance over him.
In this case, Stanley has the authority and power to speak unsympathetically by bring up the past in order to keep his future of full control. Stanley is the man of the house and this environment does not allow Blanche to create the new beginning she hopelessly desires. In …show more content…
However, the challenges of authority in both Blanche and Stanley develop into the conflict and throughout the play determines who the “winner” is. Stanley although throughout the play loses his authority in some moments of the play; he is physically violent, intimidating, and most importantly economical dominant. Whereas Blanche goes against social order and victimized by Stanley through rape which raises the conflict of sociopolitical …show more content…
Blanche, waiting in the bedroom to be taken away, has succumbed in mind and body to Stanley’s brutality” (Brooks 179). Blanche and Stanley are constantly trying to receive approval and affection from Stella. It is confirmed in the final poker scene that Stella betrays Blanche. Once Stella realizes that Blanche is accusing Stanley of rape, “I couldn’t believe her story and go on living with Stanley” (Williams 165). Stella is forced to choose between her sister or husband. Blanche’s lifestyle and behavior does not compete between the traditional gender roles establish during this time period. Therefore, Blanche is taken away and Mitch and Stella betray Blanche in her time of what she believes was going to be a time to rebuild her life and reputation. Blanche is taken away while Stanley continues to play poker, “This game is seven-card stud” (Williams 179) symbolizing that life goes on and Stanley is still
In this case, Stanley has the authority and power to speak unsympathetically by bring up the past in order to keep his future of full control. Stanley is the man of the house and this environment does not allow Blanche to create the new beginning she hopelessly desires. In …show more content…
However, the challenges of authority in both Blanche and Stanley develop into the conflict and throughout the play determines who the “winner” is. Stanley although throughout the play loses his authority in some moments of the play; he is physically violent, intimidating, and most importantly economical dominant. Whereas Blanche goes against social order and victimized by Stanley through rape which raises the conflict of sociopolitical …show more content…
Blanche, waiting in the bedroom to be taken away, has succumbed in mind and body to Stanley’s brutality” (Brooks 179). Blanche and Stanley are constantly trying to receive approval and affection from Stella. It is confirmed in the final poker scene that Stella betrays Blanche. Once Stella realizes that Blanche is accusing Stanley of rape, “I couldn’t believe her story and go on living with Stanley” (Williams 165). Stella is forced to choose between her sister or husband. Blanche’s lifestyle and behavior does not compete between the traditional gender roles establish during this time period. Therefore, Blanche is taken away and Mitch and Stella betray Blanche in her time of what she believes was going to be a time to rebuild her life and reputation. Blanche is taken away while Stanley continues to play poker, “This game is seven-card stud” (Williams 179) symbolizing that life goes on and Stanley is still