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A review by myrrh
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
One of Williams’s weakest & most famous works. The dynamic between sisters is rich and interesting & extremely underdeveloped. While this is a “classic” there are better, more recent, less misogynistic plays that cover the same ground. Skip this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Colonisation, Classism