Essay on A Short Analysis Of Blanche DuBois In A Streetcar Named Desire

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A short analysis of Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire

Blanche DuBois:
Blanche’s first appearance in the play sets the tone for her character throughout. She is described as being “daintily dressed In a white suit with a fluffy bodice, necklace and earrings of pearl, white gloves and hat, looking as if she where arriving at a summer tea or cocktail party” The illusion of innocence and refinery which she tries to create is reflected immediately by her choice of dress, which is white, demure, and virginal. Even her name “Blanche” is French for the colour white, a symbolism of both her French aristocratic ancestry and the “whiteness” of her personality.

Unfortunately this impression of purity given to both the audience and characters about Blanche, is a complete façade. Her false propriety is not merely snobbery, but a somewhat calculated attempt to make herself appear more attractive to male suitors. Blanche is a deeply insecure and neurotic woman who relies heavily on the compliments and sexual admiration of men to help her feel secure about her appearance,” admire her dress and tell her she is looking wonderful. That’s important with Blanche. Her little weakness!” - “I was fishing for a compliment Stanley” This has resulted in Blanche often succumbing to passion, and she has left behind her in Mississippi a life of poverty and an extremely bad reputation, even allegedly having an affair with a minor. “I had many intimacies with strangers” Her past of excessiv

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