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A review by wolfiegrrrl
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was surprised by how much I ended up loving this play. It's a really interesting character study about the effects of racism and class (among other things) on America that has me constantly returning to spot more details - symbolism, foreshadowing, and so so much double-speak - that I hadn't realized the first time I read it, so my copy is steadily being filled with notes and highlights each time I revisit it.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Vomit, and Pregnancy