Stanley kowalski Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A Streetcar Named Desire essay plans on Blanche and Stanley's relationship, Blanche and Mitch's relationship and reputation.

A grade essay of the presentation of Stanley and his violent attributes within the play. Focuses on his rough, dominant, and animalistic characterisation.

An A-grade essay which explores Williams' dramatic presentation of Blanche in the light of the statement that 'The Southern Belle is a part of Blanche famously plays with stubborn gentility'. Williams’ characterization of Blanche deliberately juxtaposes throughout the play creating a sense of uncertainty for the audience- Blanche’s Southern Belle façade is ultimately dismantled by her treatment of men and her sexual desires.

A-graded A Level essay on Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire', exploring the presentation of Blanche as a tragic heroine in the play.

‘Much of Blanche’s conception of how she operates in the world relies on her perception of herself as of male sexual desire’. In the light of this comment explore Williams’ dramatic presentation of Blanche in ASCND.

Summary notes for revision of Scene 3 (The Poker Night) and Scene 4 of the text A Streetcar Named Desire. The notes contain key quotes to use for the exam.

A top band essay on the question, “Stanley Kowalski tends to have a disturbing effect on audiences: he is at once morally repulsive, and entirely fascinating”. In the light of this statement, explore Williams’ presentation of Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire A top band answer by an A* student which covers the play in depth but also remains focused to the question giving effective supporting evidence

A top tier response by an A* student, answering the question, “Stanley Kowalski tends to have a disturbing effect on audiences: he is at once morally repulsive, and entirely fascinating”. In the light of this statement, explore Williams’ presentation of Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire This provides a detailed response to the question by giving substantial evidence whilst staying relevant to the question, resulting in a top tier response.

This A-grade essay explores the presentation of contrast through the characterisations of Blanche and Stanley: Stanley and Blanche are embodiments of the Old South and the New South respectively. This contrast leads to destruction primarily Blanche’s descent into madness.

This essay explores how Blanche Dubois is a representative of the old, Southern, aristocratic upper classes. It draws a contrast between Stanley Kowalski, a lower class industrial worker, and Blanche DuBois, a fallen Southern Belle.