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For A* don’t forget to put text names in “ “

For A* don’t forget to put text names in “ “

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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

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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

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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

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In both plays it is abundantly clear that the

In both plays it is abundantly clear that the

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Williams exhibits this through

Williams exhibits this through

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Towards the beginning of the play, Blanche recognises

Towards the beginning of the play, Blanche recognises

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Indicating her need to present herself

Indicating her need to present herself

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Firstly in aligning herself with

Firstly in aligning herself with

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May be indicative of the ruthlessness of contemporary society given

May be indicative of the ruthlessness of contemporary society given

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Which seemingly disrupts

Which seemingly disrupts

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Blanche’s ascribed position

Blanche’s ascribed position

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Furthermore the verbs may suggest a sense of performance

Furthermore the verbs may suggest a sense of performance

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As if

As if

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The same idea is again reinforced with the ideas of

The same idea is again reinforced with the ideas of

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These connotations of concealment may link

These connotations of concealment may link

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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

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This collectively suggests that

This collectively suggests that

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Wiliams himself stated that the play embodies

Wiliams himself stated that the play embodies

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Indeed it can therefore be agreed that

Indeed it can therefore be agreed that

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Much like in ‘Streetcar’ the Duchess too does have to

Much like in ‘Streetcar’ the Duchess too does have to

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However, unlike Blanche

However, unlike Blanche

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Implies she

Implies she

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The Duchess outright rejects this socially constructed identity

The Duchess outright rejects this socially constructed identity

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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

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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

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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

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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

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However this does ultimately prove to be futile

However this does ultimately prove to be futile

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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In ‘Streetcar’ this is exemplified by Blanche

In ‘Streetcar’ this is exemplified by Blanche

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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

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Indeed this binary opposite creates a

Indeed this binary opposite creates a

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It heightens the catharsis which occurs after

It heightens the catharsis which occurs after

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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

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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

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This critical quote may be appropriate as

This critical quote may be appropriate as

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Therefore it may be argued that

Therefore it may be argued that

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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

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However unlike Blanche

However unlike Blanche

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A feeling of claustrophobia

A feeling of claustrophobia

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An air of madness is created

An air of madness is created

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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

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Indeed the Duchess refuses to

Indeed the Duchess refuses to

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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

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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

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Thus it may be assumed that it is actually

Thus it may be assumed that it is actually

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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

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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

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While it may be plausible to assume that it is

While it may be plausible to assume that it is

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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

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She recognizes this through QUOTE

She recognizes this through QUOTE

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Critic xyz noted

Critic xyz noted

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Webster presents the duchess more sympathetically

Webster presents the duchess more sympathetically

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The duchess is presented in a more favourable light

The duchess is presented in a more favourable light

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Contrastingly Blanche

Contrastingly Blanche

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Alternatively

Alternatively

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Interestingly

Interestingly

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Contrastingly

Contrastingly

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In both A Streetcar Named Desire / Malfi

In both A Streetcar Named Desire / Malfi

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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

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Whilst… Webster…, Williams…

Whilst… Webster…, Williams…

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Whilst both use… the presentation of… differs because

Whilst both use… the presentation of… differs because

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Although critics found that… Webser arguably instead depicts…

"Although critics found that… Webster arguably instead depicts…"

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Williams himself noted… [CRITIC]

"Williams himself noted… [CRITIC]"

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Presents a similar hypocrisy to that of Stanley…

"Presents a similar hypocrisy to that of Stanley…"

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Both Webster and Williams explore… largely detrimental…

"Both Webster and Williams explore… largely detrimental…"

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Subvert contemporary norms

Subvert contemporary norms

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Whilst it is debated by critics whether

Whilst it is debated by critics whether

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Webster presents the Duchess more sympathetically

Webster presents the Duchess more sympathetically

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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.

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Webster focuses exclusively

Webster focuses exclusively

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Webster’s dystopian court mirrors the moral decay of Jacobean society…

Webster’s dystopian court mirrors the moral decay of Jacobean society…

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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…

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Whilst Webster explores

Whilst Webster explores.

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But potentially more so

But potentially more so.

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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

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Webster may be commenting on the oppression of women in patriarchal society

Webster may be commenting on the oppression of women in patriarchal society

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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

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While Blanche in contrast to the Duchess

While Blanche in contrast to the Duchess

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Mirroring the patriarchal society of 1940’s America

Mirroring the patriarchal society of 1940’s America

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Both Webster and Williams suggest that the oppression of women is universal

Both Webster and Williams suggest that the oppression of women is universal

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Suggesting Webster and Williams are alike

Suggesting Webster and Williams are alike

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Is a direct commentary

Is a direct commentary

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While Williams may not focus explicitly on

While Williams may not focus explicitly on

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.