Introduction: Since the central theme of “A Streetcar Named Desire” is that of integration and adaptation, the Blanche and Stella relationship is important to analyze in this essay. Thesis Statement: The function of Blanche and Stella's relationship is obvious: Williams draws a contrast between them. For example, when Stella says, in the first scene, that "the best I could do was make a living, Blanche," Williams invites her audience to interpret the social transformation that Stella has undergone. This very basic image of having to earn a living contrasts greatly with the image of the "columns", which Stanley introduces in scene eight. Topic sentence: Stella was forced to adapt her lifestyle in order to fit into this modern, male-dominated society. Topic sentence: Blanche, for her part, is immersed in a fantasy world – or “imaginary” as she suggests in scene seven – where she clings to her past of wealth and comfort. Consequently, Blanche cannot integrate: she does not understand this society, in which she cannot integrate, because she is "incongruous", an adjectival choice of Williams which reinforces this feeling of disconnection from the world real brutal. Evidence and Citation: A slight tension is visible in the relationship because of this contrast, for example in scene four, where Blanche appeals to her sister telling her that she must have "sufficient memory" of their dream past (“Reve”) in order to find “these poker players are impossible to live with”. The adjective “impossible” is strong here and reinforces this feeling of incongruity which characterizes Blanche; her sister does indeed remember her past and shows a slight glimmer of hope of returning to it when she says that waiting for Blanche feels "more like home". However, she left this situation behind to become an active member of her new community. This conflict of ideals creates dramatic tension and almost irony, since the audience knows well that Blanche cannot and will never be a welcome and understood figure in society. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on “Why Violent Video Games Should Not Be Banned”?Get the original essayTopic Sentence: Nevertheless, Stella has privileged access to her sister's personal heritage: she can sympathize with the past of Blanche and thus makes concessions towards him, as she encourages Stanley to do as well. Commentary: This is important in dramatic terms because Williams encourages his audience to take comfort in this sympathetic relationship, which is tested and broken at the end of the play. Evidence and Quote: For example, in response to Stanley's revelation of Blanche's somewhat shameful past, Stella is quick to defend her. Blanche, Stella asserts, “had an experience that killed her illusions.” The violent verb “killed” evokes the devastating ordeal experienced by Blanche and therefore conveys Stella's knowledge of it. His affection for Blanche is also communicated through his reaction to the birthday party, to which Mitch does not come. Stella describes how upset she was to “look at the girl’s face and the empty chair.” The name "girl" recalls Blanche's childlike innocence, but also suggests maternal understanding and connection. However, Williams sets the stage for Stella's betrayal, when she tells Stanley, "There are things about my sister that I don't approve of." The verb “approve” seems vague and ambiguous, suggesting an uncertain, almost unstable quality to their relationship. The dramatic effect of this is that Stella is presented as a character who does not always understand or sympathize with Blanche. This, if the end of this piece can be.