Friday, April 5, 2013

What would be the best way to write a thesis statement about "truth" based in A Streetcar Named Desire?

In terms of construction of a thesis statement about
truth, more information would be needed.  Seeing that Blanche is included in the tags,
perhaps there might be something to be said about Blanche's inability to be truthful
with herself.  There is much in way of self- delusion within Blanche.  Part of this
might be due to the fact that much of her true reality is too difficult to endure. 
Blanche's "truth" is a form of denial, to deny that which is painful and hurtful.  I
think that this might be one direction in which to go.  The other direction about
"truth" and Williams' work might be in the larger sense.  The notion of "truth" in the
play is defined by power.  For example, Stanley uses his power to convince Stella that
Blanche is insane.  Blanche used to feel power in her own world, and at that point,
truth could be more readily embraced.  In the end, those in the position of power are
able to define what "truth" is, making it a concept that is contingent on power and who
possesses it.  This helps to bring out the fact that Blanche has a tough time
understanding the world and how it operates because truth, something that should be
universal, has become victim to contingency, similar to Blanche
herself.

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