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a level english streetcar named desire

Explore how William's presents fantacy and delusion in a streetcar named desire
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1. Blanche DuBois, the central character in "A Streetcar Named Desire," embodies elements of fantasy and delusion throughout the play.

2. Blanche often retreats into a world of fantasy as a means of escaping the harsh realities of her life.

3. Her obsession with maintaining an illusion of youth, beauty, and sophistication is a manifestation of her delusions.

4. Blanche creates a romanticized version of her past and presents herself as a refined and virtuous woman, masking her promiscuity and troubled history.

5. She often fabricates stories and embellishes the truth, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

6. Blanche's reliance on alcohol further blurs her perception of reality and exacerbates her delusions.

7. The use of symbolism, such as the "Paper Moon" song and the "Varsouviana" polka music, represents Blanche's retreat into her fantasy world.

8. Blanche's interactions with the other characters reveal the conflict between her illusions and the harsh truth they represent.

9. Stanley, Blanche's brother-in-law, becomes the antagonist who exposes and challenges her delusions, ultimately leading to her mental breakdown.

10. The climax of the play revolves around Blanche's final descent into madness as her fantasies unravel and her delusions are shattered.

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