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Poker Scene Analysis The Poker scene in a Streetcar Named desire is one of the highpoints of the dramatic tension and conflict in the play. This scene is there to show the conflict between the old America and the new America. It projects typical middle class values and behavior, where people are violent, aggressive, uncultured and have an animalistic uncouth quality. Blanche's fragile condition can also be seen in this scene because she is withdrawing into a world of her own. The change is not so visible now, but as the play progresses, Blanches verge of lunacy is very obviously shown. Most of the stylistic techniques used in this scene are relevant to the entire play. There is realism and the atmosphere is very tense. There is violence and irony also used effectively in writing this scene. This scene highlights the theme of loneliness, in the characters of Mitch and Blanche. They...

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