SND Essay: Conflict

Question 1

In “A Streetcar Named Desire”, which characters come into conflict?

Answer 1

Stanley and Blanche

Question 2

What anagram should you use to structure your Introduction?

Answer 2

Title
Author
Reference to question
Theme

Question 3

What anagram should you use to structure your paragraphs?

Answer 3

Point
Evidence
Analysis
Reference to theme

Question 4

Rough essay paragraphs plan (topics)

Answer 4

Paragraph 1 - Conflict is introduced, through contrasting characterisations
Paragraph 2 - Conflict intensifies, as Blanche’s superior manner angers Stanley
Paragraph 3 - Conflict culminates, as Stanley rapes Blanche

Question 5

What quotes + analysis can be used to illustrate the conflicting characterisations of Blanche and Stanley (paragraph 1)

Answer 5

+ “She is daintily dressed in a white suit…and ear-rings of pearl”
- Highly elegant attire, white connotes to purity and innocence and pearls suggest wealth

+ “animal joy”
- Indicates animalistic nature, as he gleefully acts in an uncivilised manner

+ “meat!”
- continuation of animalistic, carnivorous personality, as he refers to food in a primitive way

Question 6

What quotes + analysis can be used to illustrate the build-up of tension between Blanche and Stanley (paragraph 2)

Answer 6

+ “something ape-like about him”
- Disrespectful language + use of simile, indicates Blanches dislike towards Stanley’s animalistic nature

+ “Stanley hesitates, licking his lips”
- Unbeknownst To Blanche, Stanley has overheard this comment, to which he relishes the disrespect - as it fuels his hatred and revenge plot for Blanche.

+ “Every man is a king? And I am the king around here”
- Matter-of-fact tone indicates Stanley’s absolute dominance, and hints that he may attempt to establish this dominance - by harming Blanche

Question 7

What quotes + analysis can be used to depict the brutal raping of Blanche, as Stanley gets his revenge (paragraph 3)

Answer 7

+ “ The night is filled with inhuman voices, like cries in a jungle”
- simile and demonic language creates a dangerous, wild atmosphere - that Stanley is adapted to but Blanche is endangered in

+ “He stares at her again, his mouth slowly curving into a grin“
- Animalistic description, as Stanley bares his teeth in intimidation, suggesting violence and attack

+ “We’ve had this date with each other from the beginning”
- Indicates inevitable nature of conflict, as Blanche and Stanley are simply to different to exist together

Question 8

Introduction:

Answer 8

+ Within the stage play “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams, an intense conflict between the play’s main character, Blanche Dubois, and profound antagonist, Stanley Kowalski.
+ opposing lifestyles and beliefs create contrast and inevitable conflict, which reaches its climax as Stanley rapes Stella
+ host of dramatic techniques are used, such as symbolism and staging, in order to intensify the conflict
+ similarly focuses on themes of illusion vs reality and truthfulness - creating a vivid image of Blanches’s eventual mental deterioration at the denouement of the play.

Question 9

Conclusion:

Answer 9

+ the play…by… features a devastating contrast between two of the central characters, Blanche Dubois and Stanley Kowalski.
+ through the exploration of the different views and beliefs, they come into conflict
+ Stanley’s eventual rape of Blanche represents the inevitable, brutal nature of conflict, as Blanche is reduced to a quivering shadow of herself
+ the employment of dramatic techniques, such as dramatic irony, effectively paint a stark image of Blanche’s harrowing fall into insanity - warning all of the dangers of conflict.

Question 10

How do you spells the author’s name?

Answer 10

Tennessee Williams

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