Character Interactions in A Streetcar Named Desire

In New Orleans' French Quarter, Blanche Dubois visits her sister Stella, who lives with her husband Stanley. Blanche reveals they lost their family home, causing tension with Stanley. As the story unfolds, Blanche's troubled past and her strained relationship with Mitch are revealed. Stanley's aggressive nature leads to conflict, culminating in Blanche's mental breakdown. The story ends with Blanche being taken away, leaving Stella torn between her sister and husband.

Where do Stanley and Stella Kowalski live?

• French Quarter

• Hotel Flamingo

• Bellerive

• Elysian Fields

What news does Blanche bring to Stella upon her arrival?

• She is moving to New Orleans

• They lost their family home

• She is getting married

• She won the lottery

How does Stanley's personality differ from Blanche's?

• He is more sophisticated

• He is more reserved

• He is more casual

• He is more refined

What does Stanley want to know about Bellerive?

• Its location

• Who inherited it

• Its value

• The details of its loss

What big news does Stanley reveal to Stella?

• He got a new job

• They are moving

• Stella is pregnant

• He bought a new car

Why does Blanche criticize Stella's marriage?

• Lack of love

• Lack of money

• Lack of communication

• Brutal desire

What does Stanley overhear Blanche saying about him?

• He is a fool

• He is a kind man

• He is a brute

• He is a gentleman

What does Blanche confess to Mitch about her late husband?

• He was unfaithful

• He was a gambler

• He was abusive

• He was involved with another man

What does Stanley confront Blanche about?

• Her job

• Her finances

• Her past

• Her family

What does Stanley give Blanche as a birthday present?

• A book

• A bus ticket

• A dress

• A necklace