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"Some critics suggest that Williams takes no sides in the conflict between Blanche & Stanley." Do you agree?
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Melissa Graham English Literature "Some critics suggest that Williams takes no sides in the conflict between Blanche & Stanley." Do you agree? I feel that this statement is partially untrue; at certain points through the play William's chooses a side to tell the story from rather than a favourite character. Blanche's initial character was to represent that of William's and Stanley's, the bad aspects of life that abuse the weak. Although saying this about Stanley he does show some true good qualities and genuine emotions within the play and at the same time Blanche shows the whit and knowledge to rise above Stanley. Throughout 'A Streetcar Named Desire' Williams can switch from one character to another in who he is favouring, and who has the power in the scene can change almost instantly with either force from Stanley or a quick witted line from Blanche. He portrays faults in both Stanley and...
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