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For introduction-In both Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and Webster’s ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ the theme of xyz is central to the narrative given its elective affinity (connection) with
For introduction-In both Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and Webster’s ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ the theme of xyz is central to the narrative given its elective affinity (connection) with
For introduction-While it is clear that this theme heavily influences the audiences emotional response perhaps it could be argued that it is xyz
For introduction-While it is clear that this theme heavily influences the audiences emotional response perhaps it could be argued that it is xyz
For introduction-Despite being written centuries apart, both plays explore the xyz on women who
For introduction-Despite being written centuries apart, both plays explore the xyz on women who
In both plays it is abundantly clear that the
In both plays it is abundantly clear that the
Williams exhibits this through
Williams exhibits this through
Towards the beginning of the play, Blanche recognises
Towards the beginning of the play, Blanche recognises
Indicating her need to present herself
Indicating her need to present herself
Firstly in aligning herself with
Firstly in aligning herself with
May be indicative of the ruthlessness of contemporary society given
May be indicative of the ruthlessness of contemporary society given
Which seemingly disrupts
Which seemingly disrupts
Blanche’s ascribed position
Blanche’s ascribed position
Furthermore the verbs may suggest a sense of performance
Furthermore the verbs may suggest a sense of performance
As if
As if
The same idea is again reinforced with the ideas of
The same idea is again reinforced with the ideas of
These connotations of concealment may link
These connotations of concealment may link
His recurring motif is seen several times throughout the play such as Mitch
His recurring motif is seen several times throughout the play such as Mitch
This collectively suggests that
This collectively suggests that
Wiliams himself stated that the play embodies
Wiliams himself stated that the play embodies
Indeed it can therefore be agreed that
Indeed it can therefore be agreed that
Much like in ‘Streetcar’ the Duchess too does have to
Much like in ‘Streetcar’ the Duchess too does have to
However, unlike Blanche
However, unlike Blanche
Implies she
Implies she
The Duchess outright rejects this socially constructed identity
The Duchess outright rejects this socially constructed identity
Does not want to conform to the body politic the way her brothers expect her too
Does not want to conform to the body politic the way her brothers expect her too
This contrasts Blanche who attempts to maintain her false identity in order to fit in
This contrasts Blanche who attempts to maintain her false identity in order to fit in
Perhaps this is Webster’s rejection of the double standards in 17th century England
Perhaps this is Webster’s rejection of the double standards in 17th century England
The critic sees the duchess as xyz which may therefore be appropriate given her
The critic sees the duchess as xyz which may therefore be appropriate given her
However this does ultimately prove to be futile
However this does ultimately prove to be futile
Although the texts are written centuries apart both women are xyz implying that little social change has occurred
Although the texts are written centuries apart both women are xyz implying that little social change has occurred
Therefore it is right to assume that both plays illustrate the xyz as both women are
Therefore it is right to assume that both plays illustrate the xyz as both women are
This would especially be impactful for audiences of the 21st century who would then realise how little social change has actually occurred
This would especially be impactful for audiences of the 21st century who would then realise how little social change has actually occurred
On the other hand, it may be plausible that instead it is the ambitious attempt to…
On the other hand, it may be plausible that instead it is the ambitious attempt to…
In ‘Streetcar’ this is exemplified by Blanche
In ‘Streetcar’ this is exemplified by Blanche
While the costume of xyz and xyz may at fist appear to connote a sense of wealth and aristocracy the juxtaposing definition of xyz suggests
While the costume of xyz and xyz may at fist appear to connote a sense of wealth and aristocracy the juxtaposing definition of xyz suggests
Indeed this binary opposite creates a
Indeed this binary opposite creates a
It heightens the catharsis which occurs after
It heightens the catharsis which occurs after
Additionally it may be perceived as being representative of Blanche’s affinity with the Old South- much like the loss of the American Civil War, Blanche has lost her connection to the past era which seems to embody her identity
Additionally it may be perceived as being representative of Blanche’s affinity with the Old South- much like the loss of the American Civil War, Blanche has lost her connection to the past era which seems to embody her identity
There is no space for this ascribed status or traditional identity in the new America no matter how hard she tries to hold on to it
There is no space for this ascribed status or traditional identity in the new America no matter how hard she tries to hold on to it
This critical quote may be appropriate as
This critical quote may be appropriate as
Therefore it may be argued that
Therefore it may be argued that
A similarity that must be acknowledged is the Duchess’s very similar refusal
A similarity that must be acknowledged is the Duchess’s very similar refusal
However unlike Blanche
However unlike Blanche
A feeling of claustrophobia
A feeling of claustrophobia
An air of madness is created
An air of madness is created
This ultimately contrasts Blanche, as although it is still a tragic image it does not hold the same connotations of vulnerability that Blanche’s xyz has
This ultimately contrasts Blanche, as although it is still a tragic image it does not hold the same connotations of vulnerability that Blanche’s xyz has
Indeed the Duchess refuses to
Indeed the Duchess refuses to
It could be seen ass Webster making a social commentary on the patriarchal ideology apparent in Jacobean England
It could be seen ass Webster making a social commentary on the patriarchal ideology apparent in Jacobean England
Perhaps Webster is condemning this using it as a political statement in an attempt to create social progression surrounding the position of women
Perhaps Webster is condemning this using it as a political statement in an attempt to create social progression surrounding the position of women
Thus it may be assumed that it is actually
Thus it may be assumed that it is actually
In conclusion it is unquestionable that the theme of xyz is a driving force behind the narratives of both
In conclusion it is unquestionable that the theme of xyz is a driving force behind the narratives of both
In conclusion it is indisputably apparent that the theme of xyz is a driving force behind the narratives of both
In conclusion it is indisputably apparent that the theme of xyz is a driving force behind the narratives of both
While it may be plausible to assume that it is
While it may be plausible to assume that it is
It is impossible to recognize the significance of these representations without recognizing their affinity within their respective social contexts, both being shaped by the patriarchal ideology apparent at the time
It is impossible to recognize the significance of these representations without recognizing their affinity within their respective social contexts, both being shaped by the patriarchal ideology apparent at the time
She recognizes this through QUOTE
She recognizes this through QUOTE
Critic xyz noted
Critic xyz noted
Webster presents the duchess more sympathetically
Webster presents the duchess more sympathetically
The duchess is presented in a more favourable light
The duchess is presented in a more favourable light
Contrastingly Blanche
Contrastingly Blanche
Alternatively
Alternatively
Interestingly
Interestingly
Contrastingly
Contrastingly
In both A Streetcar Named Desire / Malfi
In both A Streetcar Named Desire / Malfi
Similar to Webster’s use of (literary device), Williams employs (literary technique) to communicate the same message
Similar to Webster’s use of (literary device), Williams employs (literary technique) to communicate the same message
Whilst… Webster…, Williams…
Whilst… Webster…, Williams…
Whilst both use… the presentation of… differs because
Whilst both use… the presentation of… differs because
Although critics found that… Webser arguably instead depicts…
"Although critics found that… Webster arguably instead depicts…"
Williams himself noted… [CRITIC]
"Williams himself noted… [CRITIC]"
Presents a similar hypocrisy to that of Stanley…
"Presents a similar hypocrisy to that of Stanley…"
Both Webster and Williams explore… largely detrimental…
"Both Webster and Williams explore… largely detrimental…"
Subvert contemporary norms
Subvert contemporary norms
Whilst it is debated by critics whether
Whilst it is debated by critics whether
Webster presents the Duchess more sympathetically
Webster presents the Duchess more sympathetically
In both A Streetcar Named Desire by Tenessee Williams and The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster, use the question, though Williams portrays it as xyz , while Webster presents it as xyz
In both A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams and The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster, society is depicted as oppressive and unforgiving, though Williams portrays it as emotionally suffocating and destructive to personal identity, while Webster presents it as a corrupt and brutal force that stifles individual autonomy and condemns those who challenge its norms.
Webster focuses exclusively
Webster focuses exclusively
Webster’s dystopian court mirrors the moral decay of Jacobean society…
Webster’s dystopian court mirrors the moral decay of Jacobean society…
The Duchess’s defiance becomes a radical assertion of agency within a patriarchal hierarchy…
The Duchess’s defiance becomes a radical assertion of agency within a patriarchal hierarchy…
Whilst Webster explores
Whilst Webster explores.
But potentially more so
But potentially more so.
Which from a feminist standpoint speaks to the wider societal issue of female oppression
Which from a feminist standpoint speaks to the wider societal issue of female oppression
Webster may be commenting on the oppression of women in patriarchal society
Webster may be commenting on the oppression of women in patriarchal society
Similarly, Williams plays with the theme of patriarchal oppression through the characterisation of Stanley
Similarly, Williams plays with the theme of patriarchal oppression through the characterisation of Stanley
While Blanche in contrast to the Duchess
While Blanche in contrast to the Duchess
Mirroring the patriarchal society of 1940’s America
Mirroring the patriarchal society of 1940’s America
Both Webster and Williams suggest that the oppression of women is universal
Both Webster and Williams suggest that the oppression of women is universal
Suggesting Webster and Williams are alike
Suggesting Webster and Williams are alike
Is a direct commentary
Is a direct commentary
While Williams may not focus explicitly on
While Williams may not focus explicitly on
Unlike Webster, who offers the Duchess a dignified resilience, Williams presents Blanche as increasingly fragmented and unstable.
Unlike Webster, who offers the Duchess a dignified resilience, Williams presents Blanche as increasingly fragmented and unstable.
Webster allows his heroine a degree of stoic nobility in death, whereas Williams portrays a psychological unraveling.
Webster allows his heroine a degree of stoic nobility in death, whereas Williams portrays a psychological unraveling.
Williams engages with post-war American ideals of masculinity in a way that has no direct parallel in Webster’s Jacobean world.
Williams engages with post-war American ideals of masculinity in a way that has no direct parallel in Webster’s Jacobean world.
While Webster’s tragedy is rooted in courtly politics and religious corruption, Williams focuses on domestic power dynamics.
While Webster’s tragedy is rooted in courtly politics and religious corruption, Williams focuses on domestic power dynamics.