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Stella Kowalski

 Name: From Blanche’s point of view, “Stella” has a symbolic meaning as
Blanche frequently refers to her as “Stella for Star” (S1 – P6) probably
implying social status as well as sentimentality towards her name
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 Personality & Treatment: Similarly to Blanche, Stella is a sexually active
woman who expresses her everyday passionate feelings through sex
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She does however still care deeply for Blanche, as she does her best to
protect and care for her the same way Blanche does in reverse
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 Relationship status: Married to Stanley, but is the less dominant in her
relationship
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Stanley however refuses to listen to what Stella has to say and continues with
his selfish plan
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Stella is objectified in her
relationship & is seen as Stanley’s toy “his fingers finding the opening of her
blouse” (S11 – P124)
 Themes linked to Stella:
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / HIERARCHY IN MARRIAGE – A drunk Stanley
attacks his “pregnant” (S3 – P41) wife Stella and makes up for it through
sex
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SOCIAL CLASS – Blanche is appalled with Stella’s living conditions in
comparison to Belle Reve; shown by her horrified expression when she is
introduced to her new home
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Stanley recognises the
difference in status but enables Stella to realise how she prefers how
“common” he is (S8 – P93)

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