The Ambivalent Nature of Blanche’s Roles in A Streetcar Named Desire
The Ambivalent Nature of Blanche’s Roles in A Streetcar Named Desire
Author(s): Nicoleta-Mariana IftimieSubject(s): Studies of Literature
Published by: Universitatea Tehnică "Gheorghe Asachi" din Iaşi
Keywords: the southern belle; the fallen woman; the soul; the body; sexuality
Summary/Abstract: A Streetcar Named Desire, one of Tennessee Williams’ best known plays, introduces an equal number of female and male characters. From among them, Blanche du Bois stands apart as one of the American playwright’s most memorable characters. This article analyzes the ambivalent nature of the gender roles she embodies, with a view to point out their characteristic features and the dual nature of her persona.
Journal: Buletinul Institutului Politehnic din Iași secția Științe Socio-Umane
- Issue Year: 63/2017
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 27-34
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English