Character Analysis Of Blanche Dubois In A Streetcar Named Desire

Tennessee William’s A Streetcar named Desire follows the story of Blanche DuBois who seeks a new life away from the tribulations and wrongs of her past. In attempt to relieve herself from her previous life, Blanche goes to live with her sister, Stella, in New Orleans, where she is does not it into the norm displayed in such society. Through Blanche’s estrangement in New Orleans, it displays how the society valued wealth and superiority.
Blanche Dubois portrays herself as one of high-maintenance and wealth as she lived in Belle Reve. Therefore, Blanche was not accustomed to Stella’s life of lower standards, which resulted her in standing out from the New Orleans’s community. She hints that she valued money and luxury as she was critical of Belle’s small two-room apartment and noisy, diverse neighborhood. In addition, Blanche emphasizes her attraction to Shep Huntleigh due to him being rich and of great social status. Therefore, it is not surprising that Blanche would oppose of Stella’s husband, Stanley, who is of a lower class. Blanche demonstrated a passion for wealth, as well
Blanche being different from the community allows her to take forth a unique character. She appears to be a daunting character herself as she stands up against Stanley, and is not afraid to be critical or confronting. This attitude is a reason why Stanley is not accepting of Blanche. Throughout the novel, the women- such as Stella and Eunice- displays the inferiority to their husbands. The idea of women being below men seemed to fit the norm in the community. Therefore, when Blanche defied this standard and challenged Stanley’s superiority, he grows a strong disdain for her and ultimately leads to him destroying her- raping her, causing her sister to turn against her, and sending her to a mental institution. Stanley was determined to rid of Blanche and gain a sense of his power and