Femininity in A Streetcar Named Desire

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  • Femininity & Dependence in A Streetcar Named Desire
    • Blanche
      • She performs a delicate innocent version of femininity, because she believes this is what makes her most attractive to men.
      • After the death of her late husband, she seeks comfort in other men.
      • She views Mitch as a refuge and a way to rejuvenate her shattered life.
      • Her sexual exploits make other characters perceive her as a shameful, fallen woman, these characteristics are seen as conferring strength and power in Stanley.
      • Blanche insists that Stella leave Stanley, but her solution involves dependency on men (Shep Huntleigh).
      • Dresses delicately.
    • Eunice
      • She convinces Stella that she has made the right decision by staying with Stanley rather than believing Blanche's story about being *****.
    • Stella
      • Her femininity is based on realism.
      • Her pregnancy asserts the real, physical, unmasked nature of her conception of herself as a woman.
      • She chooses her physical love for Stanley over Blanche.
      • Despite the fact that Stanley hits her, it is something she does not want to get out of.
      • Both Stella and Blanche only see relationships with men as the only avenue of happiness and fulfillment.
        • Blanche
          • She performs a delicate innocent version of femininity, because she believes this is what makes her most attractive to men.
          • After the death of her late husband, she seeks comfort in other men.
          • She views Mitch as a refuge and a way to rejuvenate her shattered life.
          • Her sexual exploits make other characters perceive her as a shameful, fallen woman, these characteristics are seen as conferring strength and power in Stanley.
          • Blanche insists that Stella leave Stanley, but her solution involves dependency on men (Shep Huntleigh).
          • Dresses delicately.
    • p. 3 - "There is something about her uncertain manner, as well as her white clothes, that suggests a moth.
      • p. 8 - "Blanche: You haven't said a word about my appearance."
        • p. 17 - "Stella: And admire her dress and tell her she's looking wonderful. That's important with Blanche. Her little weakness.

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