In "A Streetcar Named Desire," the men are seen as cruel and bitter through their harsh use of force to achieve what they want. ... In A Streetcar Named Desire, Stanley fulfils the duty of carrying the traditional patriarchal role of the breadwinner in the society of the 1950's era. ... Whereas in A Streetcar Named Desire, Stanley 's tone of voice is recognized and affects the people around him as it consists of being rough and harsh causing them to be frightened. ... Whereas in A Streetcar Named Desire, Mitch is considered of not fitting in as he is the only unmarried male out of hi...

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Tennessee Williams' play, "A Streetcar Named Desire," first opened in the late 1940's, cut line which had defined traditional gender roles began to blur. ... "A Streetcar Named Desire" debuted in the December of 1947 but was written in the year prior to its release. ... The late 1940's females were beginning to feel more and more independent and less willing to throw everything away just for a man. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The play "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams, which takes place in 1940's cosmopolitan New Orleans city, is a great example of this evolution. ... In 1940's, the gap between the social classes was obvious, whereas today classes are intermingled and the conflict has disappeared. ... For example, women who were not married over 30's used to be called "old maids". ... In 1940's people used to spend their free times with their own genders. ... As a conclusion, the play reflects the aspects of its setting, New Orleans in 1940's thoroughly. ...

• Word Count: 990
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• Grade Level: High School