Streetcar Named Desire

I feel that the Jessica Lange, excerpt from the play, " A Streetcar Named Desire," was the best depiction of what Tennessee had envisioned. For instance, in his quote, Williams talks of being of the character being frightened and scared of life. It is evident in the tone of Blanche's voice and it's shakiness that she was quite timid. Also, the strength Williams speaks of is displayed when she controls her self from breaking down when talking about death.

I see the Vivien Leigh portrayal of Blanche as a weaker representation. For example, she does whatever the male in the situation tells her and also is there at his beckoning call. In Lange's, she does the monologue by herself and acts as if she needs no other guy or person for that matter to lean on.

Strong will and strength are two strong factors which are ever so present in numerous works of Tennessee Williams. Blanche in "A Streetcar Named Desire" is no exception. I feel this is best represented in Jessica Lange's version of the play.