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I also will have my students use their prior knowledge of Anton Chekhov’s writing as one avenue into an unconventional analysis of Williams’ play. I would like my students, however, to examine it through the lens of a cultural studies theorist with an emphasis on the historical context of the work. Because this drama is such a rich representation of literature, there are many reading guides available to help students make meaning of the text much of the literary criticism focuses on Tennessee Williams’ representation of women, portraying them as victims in this play. My junior- and senior-level students generally have a “family-first” mentality, and when I teach the play for the first time, I anticipate that they will have difficulty coming to terms with Stella’s decision because it entails choosing legal family over a blood relative. When I first read A Streetcar Named Desire as a senior in high school, there were so many elements that were beyond my understanding as a young reader the part that I found most perplexing was the ending, with Stella sending Blanche away to a mental institution. Creating Connections to Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire by Maureen T.

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