Social Issues In “A Streetcar Named Desire”
When one would offer her body for money, the degree of poverty avails. Poverty, discrimination, and social class are three of the many social issues illustrated in “A Streetcar Named Desire”.
In scenes one and two. Social class issues are clearly illustrated throughout the two scenes. When Blanche first arrives at New Orleans she is shocked to see the house her sister, Stella lives in. Blanche coming from a wealthy background with fancy and expensive cloths is uneasy around Stella’s poor house. Although both are from the same family, they both had different life styles which they’ve adapted to. The social class differences between them, shows a great deal of how civilization is today. Blanche comments on Stella’s husband, Stanley very often. Stanley whom isn’t an American nor has studied English well. Doesn’t speak clear English. Which illustrates social class injustice and since Stanley’s educational background isn’t strong, this illustrates the issue of......
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