Streetcar Named Desire

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Who is Shaw in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?

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An unseen character whom Stanley says spotted Blanche DuBois at a disreputable hotel in Laurel, Mississippi called The Flamingo.

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What is the Napoleonic Code?

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A code of law recognized in New Orleans from the days of French rule that places women's property in the hands of their husbands.

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Who is Mitch in relation to Blanche?

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Mitch is a character that Blanche is attracted to.

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What secret did Blanche's husband keep?

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He was with another man.

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Where does Blanche go at the end of the play?

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An asylum.

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What does Belle Reve symbolize in the play?

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Belle Reve symbolizes the lost grandeur of the DuBois family and the decline of the Old South.

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How does Stanley represent the new America?

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Stanley represents the working class and the new America that is more pragmatic and less romantic than the Old South.

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What is the significance of the poker night in the play?

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The poker night symbolizes the raw, animalistic nature of Stanley and the clash between the old and new social orders.

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What role does music play in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?

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Music serves as a motif that reflects the emotional states of the characters and the themes of desire and loss.

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How does Blanche's mental state deteriorate throughout the play?

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Blanche's mental state deteriorates due to her traumatic past, her inability to cope with reality, and the oppressive environment created by Stanley.