Sources of Conflict

Sources of Conflict

1. CLASS / SOCIAL HIERARCHY

   • different worlds
   • clash

2. CHARACTER / PERSONALITY CLASH

   • Blanche vs. Stanley
   • They are on the opposite ends of the gender spectrum.
     • two extremes
   • There is a big conflict between Blanche's femininity and Stanley's masculinity!

3. STELLA

   • control over her
   • loyalty - where (with whom) Stella's loyalty lies
   • A constant battle between Stanley and Blanche.
   • love
   • affection

4. STANLEY

   • lust
   • attraction
   • Blanche wants to rescue her sister.
     • She doesn't understand how Stella can love Stanley.
   • Stella wants to stay with Stanley because she loves him.

5. BELLE REVE

   • ownership
   • possession
   • status
   • Stella and Blanche Blame each other for the loss of Belle Reve
   • Stanley thinks that he has been swindled by Blanche.
   • Stella defends her sister to Stanley.