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![]() A Streetcar Named DesireTennessee WilliamsIt's a contest of wills and an attraction of opposing forces in Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire, when delicate Blanche DuBois arrives to stay with her sister Stella and brutal brother-in-law Stanley Kowalski in their New Orleans tenement. Blanche's self-deceptive illusions — fueled by alcoholism — turn to madness when confronted with Stanley's savagery and the reality of life. Conflict and tragedy highlight Tennessee Williams's Pultizer Prize-winning dramatic play. Search this CliffsNote
Play SummaryTennessee Williams BiographyAbout A Streetcar Named DesireSummary and Analysis by SceneScene 1Scene 2Scene 3Scene 4Scene 5Scene 6Scene 7Scene 8Scene 9Scene 10Scene 11Character ListCharacter AnalysisBlanche DuBoisStanley KowalskiStella KowalskiHarold Mitchell (Mitch)Study and Homework HelpQuizEssay Questions
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