English lit "Streetcar Named Desire" - Critics

What does Elia Kazan say about Stella ?

“Stella has found a sought of salvation with Stanley but at the tremendous cost that she must ignore how unhappy his actions make her”

What does Elia Kazan say about Blanche ?

“Blanches tragic flaw is that she adheres to the southern tradition that she needs a man for completion - so she can complete herself”

What does G.M. McGlinn say about Stella and Blanche ?

“Blanche is not the only DuBois who lives in and illusion : Stella is an illusion too, that she is happy and free in her life with Stanley”

What does Robert Brustein say about Stanley ?

“The conflict between Blanche and Stanley allegorises the struggle between effeminate culture and

masculine libido”

What does Simon Bubb fi say about Stanley ?

“Although Stanley is ultimately shown to be a physically and sexually abusive villian, there is a hint of

admiration”