Book Cheat
48 - A Streetcar Named Desire (with Michelle Brasier and Ben Russell)
Oct 20, 2020
Michelle Brasier and Ben Russell join the host to discuss Tennessee Williams' play 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. They explore the atmospheric nature and social criticism of the play, as well as Blanche's bathing habits and Stanley's revelations. The chapter also touches on cheating in theater and a modern retelling film.
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- Blanche's struggle with maintaining her illusion of love and wealth mirrors her descent into loneliness and despair.
- Stanley's relentless pursuit of the truth exposes the vulnerabilities and dark secrets hidden within Blanche's past.
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Blanche moves in with Stella and Stanley
Blanche, the sister of Stella, moves in with her and her husband Stanley. Blanche is critical of Stanley and suspects him of shady behavior.
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