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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Michelle Brasier

Ben Russell

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Quick takeaways

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.

Stella faces a difficult choice between her loyalty to her sister and her commitment to her marriage, highlighting the complexities of family dynamics and personal relationships.

Deep dives

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.

Introduction

2min

Discussion of Confusion and Book Recommendation

2min

Discussion on Recent Reading Choices and Introduction to 'A Streetcar Named Desire'

2min

Talking Theater and Building Excitement

7min

Atmosphere and Social Criticism in A Streetcar Named Desire

15min

Playfully discussing the idea of calling everyone 'boys'

2min

Blanche's Bathing Habits

17min

Discussion on David Williamson plays, Ads for Mint Mobile and ExpressVPN, and Analysis of the Play's Plot

4min

Cheating in Theater

10min

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Blanche's Tragic Past and Stanley's Revelations

20min

11.

A Modern Retelling and Illegal Streaming

9min

12.

Book Recommendations and Lockdown Updates

5min

On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' Hearing all about Tennessee Williams' classic play are comedians, actors and all round legends, Michelle Brasier and Ben Russell.

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