1. Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire- and Ibsen's "A Doll's H
The interplay between Stanley and Stella, between Stanley and Blanche, and between Mitch and Blanche provide the dramatic conflict for the story, driving the plot and structuring the development of the characters. ... This moment of conflict is fueled by contradictory emotions and motivations in both characters, primarily a mutual love and a mutual need for autonomy and control. ... One of the minor themes of conflict running through the play is Torvald's own desire to control and dominate Krogstad. ... First, until recently the vast majority of writers were men; capturing female char...
- Word Count: 2278
- Approx Pages: 9
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate