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Tennessee Williams A Streetcar Named Desire: Misguided Judgments

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In life, decisions are rarely black and white. We often find ourselves in the grey portion, unable to interpret right from wrong. Williams’ belief that there are no truly good or bad people represents his optimistic view of society. This vision provides a degree of hope for those Williams would describe as “a little worse”. However, we’re all blind to the true emotions in each others hearts, making us susceptible to misguided judgments. Williams argues these misguided judgments are what primarily activate us to make mistakes. In A Streetcar Named Desire, the characters face complex decisions with no overwhelmingly right or wrong decisions. The line between good and bad is often blurred, leaving the reader conflicted when judging the morality of a character. Tennessee William’s …show more content…

In A Streetcar Named Desire, Blanch Du Bois’ blurred moral spectrum and strong egoism reflect Williams’ view of misunderstood yet judgmental people in society. Blanche’s nostalgia towards the Old South prevents her from living in the present. She judges everyone, specifically

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