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Using the opening stage directions of SCENE THREE as your starting point, explore the variety of Williams's dramatic uses colour and symbolism in the play as a whole.
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Using the opening stage directions of SCENE THREE as your starting point, explore the variety of Williams's dramatic uses of colours and symbolism in the play as a whole. "' 'Streetcar Named Desire' shattered virtually every comfortable illusion America had about itself and it seemed as though the audience was ready for it." In 'A streetcar named desire' Tennessee Williams uses stage directions, colour and symbolism to emphasis the point he is writing about. This was written as a play, to be performed in front of a audience, so with using these techniques it enables Williams to direct his meaning in a an almost sub-conscious fashion. The dialogue would primarily affect the audience, but using symbolism allows the audience to relate aspects of one part of the play to another and ultimately gain a better understanding of the message Williams is trying to get across. In this essay I will comment on...
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