A Streetcar Named Desire

Set
1. Elysian fields
  1. (heaven)
    1. Juxtaposition
    2. Ironic
  2. Decayed estate
  3. Unaffluent area
2. Colours
  1. White
    1. Pure
    2. Described as 'faded'
      1. Juxtaposition to purity
        Suggests this scene is not restrained by usual stereotypes
        Developing city, can be anything
      2. Suggests decay
  2. Blue
    1. Jazz
      1. Blues piano
      2. Music that describes cultural 'melting pot'
    2. Depression/isolation
      1. Relates to yet unseen character issues
    3. Sky
  3. Brown
    1. "Warm breath of the brown river"
      1. Life blood of the city
        co-dependency on river
3. Building/features
  1. "Two story corner"
    1. Small buildings
      1. Depicts population climate
        Relates to
        Busy and lively city described
    2. Can't afford a detached house
  2. "Atmosphere of decay"
  3. "Always just around the corner"
    1. Close
      1. Gossip spread fast
    2. Friendly natured inhabitants
    3. Racially equal community
Characters
1. Blanche
  1. Personality
    1. Anxiety
      1. Paranoia
      2. Nervous
    2. Critical
      1. Brutally honest
    3. Alcohol dependent
    4. Compulsive lier
  2. Appearence
    1. Clothes
      1. White
        Pure
        Juxtaposition to her personality
      2. Elegant
        Expensive
      3. Well dressed
        Suggests wealth
        Possibly a front
        Doesn't fit in with the scene
  3. Relationships
    1. Sister (Stella)
      1. Critical
        Defense mechanism
  4. Symbolism
    1. Light
      1. Metaphor
        Hides from the truth
      2. Described as a moth
        Juxtaposition as she doesn't like the light
      3. Ageing
2. Stella
  1. Personality
    1. Quiet around Blanche
    2. Stable
  2. Appearence
    1. Gentle
    2. Youthful
    3. Putting on weight
      1. Criticism from Blanche

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	Created by Toby Hampson about 10 years ago