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The tragic ending to the play A Streetcar Named Desire, written by Tennessee Williams, shows Blanche DuBois put into a mental institute after being raped by Stanley Kowalski, the husband of Blanche’s sister. What makes the ending of this play so depressing is the fact that Stanley basically gets away from being accused of rape not only because of Blanche’s weaken state but more so because of the lack of creditability Blanche has from the life she has lived. Blanche was a person that experienced much melancholy throughout her life. From her husband that she loved at an early age committing suicide, to the family members that she was there for that died gives a sense of a troubled past. Blanche’s past explains why she was always dependent on her families estate and also why she is now constantly trying to escape reality of her present circumstances. Stanley, in an animalistic way, takes full advantage of Blanche because of her desire to always depend on someone else, her lack of integrity throughout her life, and her desperate attempt to always escape reality. The dependence Blanche has on others, particularly men, shows a lack of confidence and being desperate. The roots of Blanche being dependant on others can be traced back to her dependence on her family’s wealthy estate. Throughout the play Blanche is always seeking the comfort from men and this gradually leads to the downward spiral that is the tragic ending of the play. As the play begins, Blanche unexpectedly arrives at Stella’s, her younger sister, apartment with all her belongings looking for a place to stay.
Approximate Word count = 1022
Approximate Pages = 4.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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