1. Fantasy, Romance, and Deception in A Streetcar Named Desire
Kernan explains that she turns away from the misery of reality at Belle Reve to her fairy tale romantic endeavors. ... Her appearance is changing from the young, ideal Southern Belle she once was. ... You showed me a snapshot of the place with the columns [Belle Reve] and how you loved it. ... Blanche, on the other hand, holds on dearly to her memories of Belle Reve and her former life of aristocracy. ... In response Blanche says, "I take it for granted that you still have sufficient memory of Belle Reve to find this place and these pokers players impossible to live with"(80). ...
- Word Count: 2772
- Approx Pages: 11
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School