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A Streetcar Named Desire. The play contains a total of 13 characters, 3 of which are main characters (Stella, Blanche and Stanley), 3 of which are somewhat supporting roles (Mitch, Eunice and Steve) and the other 7 are mere minor roles e.g. the Negro wo
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* The play contains a total of 13 characters, 3 of which are main characters (Stella, Blanche and Stanley), 3 of which are somewhat supporting roles (Mitch, Eunice and Steve) and the other 7 are mere minor roles e.g. the Negro woman. * It contains 1 Act and within it has 11 scenes like Stanislavski's theory of episodes and units. This unusual structure of the play has evolved very much from Tennessee's previous works such as his involvement in film production (where there are no intervals/one act) and his earlier works of short plays such as 'The Poker Game' that came together to form A Streetcar Named Desire. * The play intends to be one in the naturalistic style. It uses the technique developed by Stanislavski of the 4th wall. This is a method whereby a wall of the set is 'removed' and replaced by an audience. This gives the play a...
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