Streetcar Named Desire

       Blanche, is a young woman with in this play whom raises many questions to an audience. She in my eyes in the one source of major conflict in this play/film. I believe that if she hadn't came to visit her older sister Stella, Stella's and her loved ones lives would be normal as could be.
      Blanche is portrayed as a wealthy woman. A woman who is high maintenance, and needs to have the best of the best. I feel like she is selfish and manipulative. She wants to be loved by all, in her head she is, but in reality most can not stand her. For instance Stanley, Stella's love, he has a bad feeling about Blanche from the very beginning, and through out the play/film the audience can see his view on her doesn't change.
     If I could compare Blanche to a 21st century woman she would be like a celebrity who needs the best of the best. For instance, Mariah Carey, who demands the most expensive wine before appearing on a talk show. Blanche likes to be in control, she likes to be seen as innocent. I feel like this is a way she is manipulating those around her to get what she wants. For instance, when Mitch wants to kiss her, she messes with his mind, to get what she wants. I feel like she pretends to be a little interested in the things he speaks about, so he will be more interested in her and give her all his attention.
    I honestly think that Blanche would have never lost the family land, this whole play wouldn't have needed to be written. To be honest I feel like Blanch didn't even try to keep the land. Heaven forbid, that Blanche would actually have to spend money on something important, and not accessories. She lost her job being greedy and doing what she wanted not what was right. Having intercourse with a student, is another example on how she does not care about her actions or who she hurts, as long as she is having fun and getting attention.