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We all have heard of the saying, "blood is thicker than water," but is it true in the case of Stella being stuck in between her sister, Blanche, and her husband, Stanley? Let's break down how toxic Blanche and Stanley are.
For starters, Stanley plays a very toxic husband. He is very dominant and controlling. But Stella keeps running back to him... Why? Was it because she was having his baby or was she truly in love with him? If we did not read this play, what would be the assumptions (just by watching the video clips)? Stanley treated Stella poorly. Especially when Blanche came into the picture. When Blanche came into their lives, the brought baggage. The baggage of what was her past... the plantation. Blanche had no one left for her so she decided to being under Stella's wings. This really set Stanley off. Blanche became emotionally abusive toward Stella, and almost manipulative. Both Blanche and Stanley took a toll on Stella. Like when Blanche and Stanley would argue or even when Stanley raped Blanche. Stella had no other choice but to crack down and pick a side. In this case, Stella stays with Stanley, and this leads me back to my question, why? Personally, I believe this is where Tennessee William's came up with the title, "Streetcar Named Desire." Each character had their own wants and desires in the long run. Stanley desired to be the 'man' of the house. (Though we see him give in to his masculinity and cries for Stella at his weakness... I won't even get into that right now!) Blanche desired support from her sister. Stella desired for love from both her husband Stanley, and Blanche, her sister. So my question to you is; Is blood thicker than water?? Who should she have chosen? An abusive man or a draining sister.
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