Body Paragraph 2: How both are acoholics. Blanche seeks attention from man when drunk like when she flirts with Stanley and tells her sister (pg.30). These flirtatious actions make her feels wanted, desired by many men which is what she wants.On the other hand, Stanley develops a more aggressive attitude when he is drunk. Great examples would be like the fight on poker night in which he hits his wife knowing she is with child.(pg.40) When he rapes Blanche he was also drunk(pg.93-94) These impulsive aggressive actions make him feel like the man in charge of the house.
Stanley: Blanche:
Stanley: Blanche:
- loses control when drinking then regrets what he does - drinks a lot - gets very flirty
- makes him feel strong,empowered - enjoys it
- doesn't drink much - makes her feel better- makes him feel strong,empowered - enjoys it
Body Paragraph 3: How they both have strong sexual desires. Blanche got fired from school because she seduced one of her students.(pg.59) Even when she lives with Stella and Stanley she flirts with Stanley knowing that he is her own sister's husband; showing no shame in her game.Moreover, she also flirts with Stanley's friend Mitch by talking to him in a flirtatious attitude. Furthermore, Stanley's desires are more like an animals desires. For an example: when he hits Stella they make up by having sex.(pg.40) That reaction shows the inner animal desires he has. [Blanche ruins everything for them, that's why Stanley hates her. He isn't able to have sex with his wife Stella.]
Stanley:
-uncontrollable desire - he acts on his emotions
-like a animal - impulsive
-cant control his emotions
Body Paragraph 4: Both are manipulators.They both tend to manipulate Stella to there advantage. Blanche manipulates her with her whole fragile perfect act. Stella knows that she needs to compliment her. Stanley takes advantage of the situation that Blanche has gone mad and manipulates his wife in thinking that he didn't rape Blanche when he actually did. He pushes Blanche to her breaking point driving her crazy.
Conclusion: In conclusion, through the use of alcohol, the author Tennessee Williams helps show how Blanche Dubious and Stanley Kowalski are very much similar but also how it has different effects on them.
Comparison between the two characters Blanche and Stanley:
1) both are alcoholics.
2) both have sexual desires.
3) both are manipulators.
Comparison between the two characters Blanche and Stanley:
1) both are alcoholics.
2) both have sexual desires.
3) both are manipulators.
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