Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

38 reviews

wolfiegrrrl's review against another edition

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicide

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, and Vomit

yoiterini's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Rape, Sexism, and Suicide

Moderate: Racism

dawnblade's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Even though I read this play for school, it captured my attention more than any other book I've read for a class previously. The story is quite depressing, but the symbolism and character morals make the play a must-read in my opinion. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Homophobia, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Sexism

The main character of the story is raped by her brother-in-law. While this scene is not shown explicitly, it will likely be triggering for some individuals. Stella is hit by her husband Stanley several times. Blanche tells the story of her young husband who killed himself after she called him disgusting for engaging in homosexual behavior.

Not an easy read in any way. Do not recommend reading if you experience mental health struggles or familial/domestic violence.

alyx's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death

elliehutch21's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexism, Rape, Racism, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Alcoholism

leahlouise's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Rape, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Suicide

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Racial slurs, and Sexism

alex_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Alcoholism

Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

annavonwillingh's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Racial slurs