A Streetcar Named Desire Topic Tracking: Violence Violence 1:
The play introduces Stanley and Stella with physicality. He
throws a package of meat at her to cook. Instead of handing it
to her gently, he throws it at her. This slightly violent
exchange is the first vague image of their type of
communication. Violence 2: Blanche tells Stella how hard she
worked for Belle Reve before she lost it. She uses violent terms
such as "bled," "fought," and "died" as she taunts Stella for
not being there. Although not physically violent, this
conversation is verbally violent. Scenes 2 and 3 Violence 3:
During the poker game, Stanley slaps Stella on her thigh. He
does this not to hurt her, but to convey some sort of affection.
Stella does not like it. Again, their communication is physical
and somewhat violent through throwing and slapping. Violence 4:
Stanley throws the radio through the window in a violent rage.
Stella is angry, they fight, and he hits her. This time, their
physical communication is purely violent. He d