normal and abnormal

John 2022-03-24 09:01:51

I read a few movie reviews, and some of them seem to say that only Blanche is abnormal, that Blanche is persecuting Stanley. Stanley is completely innocent, and some people even said that he would treat Blanche like Stanley if he were replaced. Is this purely for the sake of pretending, or is the second-year illness not good, or is his life too distorted?
Blanche was unlikable, with the vaguely ambiguous seduction that he met with men, even when he first met Stanley. She pretends to be lofty and loves fantasy, and she wants to live a small and fresh life regardless of reality. She spoke ill of Stanley behind her back, even though it was true. She is full of lies to deceive everyone, and her abnormal thoughts are ridiculous and pathetic.
But is it normal for Stanley to be innocent?
In the first meeting, he was full of aggression towards Blanche. Then he rummaged through other people's suitcases and yelled at his pregnant wife and the sister of his new wife. Let me ask, how many normal people throw things and beat people at every turn, without the slightest sympathy for the sister-in-law who just lost her last home? How many normal people would beat or scold their pregnant wife? How many normal people would press on a person who is already mentally fragile? There are a few normal people who run home to stimulate her sister and then rape her while their wife is giving birth to her child. After driving her completely crazy, continue playing cards as if nothing had happened?
So many people justify Stanley and put all the blame on Blanche. He also said that he would do the same, I think not only Blanche is going to be in a mental hospital. Anyone who thinks like this will go to a mental hospital. But in the movie you may be obsessed with Stanley's handsome face and strong body, but in real life there are such people around you that you should call the police. Except for those who like to be abused, of course.

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Extended Reading
  • Zelda 2022-03-28 09:01:03

    Vivien Leigh has a precise grasp of the role, and Brando's attention to detail is impeccable. The blurred outlines of the characters become clear and full as the plot progresses, just as Stanley tore away Blanche's self-paralyzing fantasy disguise step by step, exposing the swaying withered soul to everyone's eyes. But all this is not as tragic as Brando's handsomeness! That irresistible charm that cannot be tamed and cannot escape.

  • Isobel 2021-12-08 08:01:38

    Marlon Brando is beautiful, so beautiful that I think Vivien Leigh is just average. . . .

A Streetcar Named Desire quotes

  • Stanley: I never met a dame yet that didn't know if she was good-looking or not without being told, and there's some of them that give themselves credit for more than they've got.

  • Blanche: Whoever you are, I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.