All of us grow
up in particular realities-a home, family, a clan, a small town, a
neighborhood. Depending upon how were brought up, we are either
deeply aware of the particular reading of reality into which we are
born, or we are peripherally aware of it(Chaim Potok). The
definition of a relationship between man and woman has adjusted
alongside our ever-changing society. Although some people are able
to adapt to the modifications of society, others are too in tune
with the ideals they grew up with. In Tennessee Williams play, A
Streetcar Named Desire, the relationships of Stella and Stanley
juxtaposed with that of Blanche and Mitch, compared with historical
relationships substantiates human struggles evolving with the
changing society.
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In that manner,
the relationships between Stella and Stanley is much different than
that of Blanche and Mitch. Stanley and Stellas relationship
exemplifies a pre-World War II society when Stanley says, I am the
king around here, so don't forget it(Tennessee Williams 131).
Their relationship focuses around the basis that it is a mans
world and Stella is lucky enough to live in it. In contrast, the
relationship between Blanche and Mitch demonstrates people
beginning to adapt to new societal norms, for example, Mitch
states, ...I felt all the time that I wasnt giving you
much-entertainment(Williams 101). Mitchs goal of entertaining
Blanche bears witness to a man attempting to adapt to a society of
equality for men and
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Mitch still
believes in the notion that men outrank women in the home. To
illustrate, Mitch states on two separate occasion Poker shouldnt
be played in a house with women(Williams 63). Not to mention,
Mitch states this quote while Stanley is beating Stella for talking
back to him. Moreover, Mitch is seemingly blaming Stanleys
outburst on the fact that Blanche and Stella are present while the
men are playing their poker game. However, Mitch is a gentleman
adapting to a society in which women are becoming more prevalent.
Mitch states to Blanche on their date, ...I felt all the time that
I wasnt giving you much-entertainment(Williams 101). In contrast,
Blanche states that it was the role of women to entertain the man
in her pre-World War II society, but Mitch directly contrasts that
notion. On another note, Mitch says to Blanche, Just give me a
slap whenever I step out of bounds(Williams 108). Just imagine if
Stella hit Stanley, the uproar that Stanley would cause would be
catastrophic, but here Mitch is basically allowing Blanche to treat
him as an equal. Mitch employs the personality of someone who is
aware of a changing society, but struggling with the ability to
adapt to it. Ultimately, A Streetcar Named Desire, illustrates
peoples struggle adapting to an evolving society. The relationship
between Stella and Stanley,
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