“Stella” originates from the Latin word for star. Stella, much like her name is the star in the household. A star can be considered a symbol of light, a beacon of hope and as it is never changing, stability. True to this interpretation, Stella is all of the aforementioned for both Blanche and Stanley. Blanche comes to Elysian Fields, looking for Stella who is her last hope for stability. For Stanley, Stella is his life, wife and mother of his child, despite his abusive behaviour, he loves her in his way and is possessive about her because she is his hope for an enriching future and stable life with their child. An honest and open character, Stella is the light her name carries. Furthermore, she is a stable character, unlike Stanley and Blanche.