A_Streetcar_Named_Desire

A Streetcar Named Desire The evidence of masculinity in scene three is shown through dialogue, stage direction and description of the surroundings. The introduction to the dramatic purpose of the poker party demonstrates Stanley’s domination over his friends through the way in which he makes all the decisions about the game. He also shows domination over his wife by hitting her during an argument. Scene three opens with a description of surroundings during a poker night. The description of the poker night immediately introduces it as an all guys night. Stanley, Steve, Mitch and Pablo, all men are described as wearing shirts that have colours that are “powerful as the primary colours”. Primary colours are childish colours showing how childish and immature their personality is going to be through out the poker night. This is a contrast to how they are described physically as “strong”. These solid colours suggest they are strong, powerful men who are “coarse” and “direct”. Even though they are at their “prime” of physical manhood, alternatively the primary colour description can be seen as them not being in their prime mentally, suggesting immaturity and simple thinking. The hard, strong alcohol of whisky on the table implies masculinity. It is also stanley, stella, men, blanche, mitch, women, colours, stanley’s, shows, poker, masculinity, dominance, side, strong, because, think, doesn’t, animal, way, through, over, masculine, house, contrast, after, time, gets, generally, description, aggressive, word, seen, saying, reflects, night, home, game, even, character, about, wild, while, towards, scene, relationship, reinforces, personality, out, male, looks, little