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turn that over-light off! Turn that off! I won’t be looked at in this…
turn that over-light off! Turn that off! I won’t be looked at in this merciless gaze
Plot
author does not allow blanche to triumph
as her eventual downfall and insanity sends a strong clear message to readers of the debilitating effects of gender discrimination.
The ideals of femininity and the social exclusion faced by those who do not live up to it reflect a society that Williams saw as increasingly materialistic and morally destitute, choosing to value shallow attributes and physical desirability over authenticity.
Character
blanche
reflects the insecurity that Blanche faces about her appearance.
Blanche’s attempt to hide her true age and appearance, seen through the symbol of light
This shows to readers her overt desire to conceal her true self,
trying to cultivate the facade of a youthful southern belle as she knows this is conventionally desirable to men
Blanche is trying to suppress her true self
this is what drove her crazy.
Blanche claims to “don’t want realism”, preferring instead “to misrepresents things to [people]” and “telling] what ought to be the truth”.
attempts to deny the reality of her situation so much that she eventually lost sight of the distinction between reality and fantasy
Theme
constant battle between fantasy and reality
attempts to deny the reality of her situation so much that she eventually lost sight of the distinction between reality and fantasy
sexuality and death
Blanche’s attempt to hide her true age and appearance
dependence of men
Blanche wants to be desired so badly that she shields herself from the light to make herself look attractive for Mitch
Dramatic Features
light
shy away from light to hide her true self
so they can't see her physical face, as ahe wants to appear young and innocent
shadow can be interpreted as her past
thats why she doesn't want to be near light , as she wants to hide her past