Jerz: Am Lit II (EL 267): A Streetcar Named Desire
Blanche didn't like herself, so she didn't have seld confidence. She didn't like her appearance and age. So Stella had to say to Blanche that she looks very nice and Stella put only 25 candles on the birthday cake.
Blache couldn't live well in the real world. She might have a big dream, but I think her life always went wrong ways. That's why she saw many things negatively and drink a lot to escape from the real world. I think if she consider the world more oisitively, her future would be much better.
I was surprised when Blanche and the Doctor went out together without turnung to see Stella. Blanche likes guys and like to show her sexuality. She had some nicce clothes, kissed to a Young Man, and slept with strangers. She arelly needed somebody. But she couldn't keep these men for long time. She might find kindness to these guys but these guys were kind because some of them only wanted to sleep with her.
Blanche thought the Doctor was intrersted in her sexuality and give her kindness. But only Stella cared of her because she is her sister. Blanche couldn't see her sister's kindness.
Stella suffered between Blanche and Stanley because Stella loved both people, but they didn't listen her. They just behaved what they think. Blanche said to Stella to leave her husband, and Stanley asked to the Doctor to take Blanche. Stella was pregnant. People should have given her a rest.
Very interesting take on the doctor scene. Perhaps it's only in Blanche's mind that the doctor is interested in her... she pretends to be a refined lady when she's with Mitch, so perhaps that's why she responds to the doctor's kindness.
At what point do you think Stanley crossed the line, and began behaving like the villain? Was it the rape, or was it some time before that? Just curious.
Posted by: Dennis G. Jerz at March 13, 2005 05:15 PMI also think that Blanche lacked self confidence. She seemed to be out of touch with reality after her past relationship was lost. She seemed to take kindly to strange men which is why i think she went along with the doctor so easily. In her mind i believe, she thought he was into her.
Posted by: Scott Clark at March 17, 2005 05:05 PM