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When did Streetcar premiere?
Just two years after the end of WWII
What is the link between Mitch and Stanley’s jobs and the War?
WWII created many industrial jobs, such as those held by Mitch and Stanley
How are postwar relationships between natives and immigrants reflected in the play?
Tensions were high
Stanley is the son of Polish immigrants, while Blanche is the daughter of a wealthy Southern landowner
How did gender roles change in the aftermath of WWII?
There were conflicting expectations surrounding gender roles for men and women
During the War, women were encouraged to take ‘male’ jobs and work in factories
However, after the war, various policies meant that these women were once again replaced by men
In the play, Stella submits to housework, while Blanch is unsure whether to continue providing for herself or to marry and settle down
How did social classes change post WWII? How was this received?
There was greater fluidity between social classes
This was problematic for those seeking to maintain the previous social hierarchy
Blanche believes that Stella was dazzled by Stanley’s military “decorations”, but sees him as below them
How do class tensions manifest themselves in Blanche and Stanley?
Blanche believes that Stanley is from a ‘mixed lot’
How are the hopes of immigrants after WWII seen in Stanley?
He wants to be seen as ‘American’
After WWII there was significant hostility towards immigrants
They were seen as being less educated
Give a critical quote on the patriotism that was prevalent during WWII
“The near universal patriotism of the war years…existentialism imported from Paris.”
Camille Paglia
