3.3.1

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Eunice and Steve Hubbel

Steve and Eunice Hubbel act as choral figures in the play - commenting upon and enhancing the wider impact of the tragedy.

Marital problems

Marital problems

  • Eunice has disagreements with her husband. But they work things out and continue their marriage. They row and fight but she does not have the frustrations that Blanche has.
Eunice and Blanche

Eunice and Blanche

  • In many ways, Eunice has similar characteristics to Stella. Throughout the play, she becomes increasingly aware of Blanche's vulnerabilities.
  • Blanche is the complete opposite of Eunice. Blanche pokes fun at her appearance.
  • Eunice is, however, very grounded and helps Stella to pack Blanche’s things moments before her incarceration in a mental institution. She seems pleased that Blanche is leaving.
Steve Hubbel

Steve Hubbel

  • Steve is married to Eunice and is a friend of Stanley’s and a regular poker player.
  • Steve does not have much to say in the drama.
  • Steve can be violent but is worried when Eunice goes out – perhaps because she may be chatted up by some "hunk".
  • Steve is part of the patriarchal world of the play but he is the one character who is not charmed by Blanche.
  • This may be because, in fact, he is in a happy relationship already.
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1

Context & Overview

1.1

The Author

1.1.1Tennessee Williams
1.2

Social Context & Setting

1.2.1Social Context1.2.2Social Issues1.2.3Setting
1.3

Tragedy

1.3.1Overview of the Tragic Genre1.3.2Modern Domestic Tragedy1.3.3End of Topic Test - Author, Context & Tragedy
2

Scene Summaries

2.1

Scene One-Two

2.1.1Scene One: Summary2.1.2Scene One: Tragedy Ideas2.1.3Scene Two: Summary & Tragedy Ideas2.1.4End of Topic Test - Scenes One-Two
2.2

Scene Three-Four

2.2.1Scene Three: Summary & Tragedy Ideas2.2.2Scene Four: Summary & Tragedy Ideas2.2.3End of Topic Test - Scenes Three & Four
2.3

Scenes Five-Eigth

2.3.1Scene Five: Summary & Tragedy Ideas2.3.2Scene Six: Summary2.3.3Scene Seven: Summary & Tragedy Ideas2.3.4Scene Eight: Summary & Tragedy Ideas2.3.5End of Topic Test - Scenes Five-Eight
2.4

Scenes Nine-Eleven

2.4.1Scene Nine: Summary & Tragedy Ideas2.4.2Scene Ten: Summary & Tragedy Ideas2.4.3Scene Eleven: Summary & Tragedy Ideas2.4.4End of Topic Test - Scenes Nine-Eleven
3

Character Profiles

3.1

Blanche DuBois & Stanley Kowalski

3.1.1Blanche DuBois - The Past & Illusions3.1.2Blanche DuBois - Relationship with Men & Breakdown3.1.3The Dynamic Between Blanche & Stanley3.1.4End of Topic Test - Blanche & Stanley
3.2

Stella Kowalski & Harold Mitchell (Mitch)

3.2.1Stella Kowalski3.2.2Harold Mitchell (Mitch)
3.3

Minor Characters

3.3.1The Hubbels3.3.2Other Characters3.3.3End of Topic Test - Stella, Mitch & Others
4

Key Ideas

4.1

Sex & Gender

4.1.1Sex & Desire4.1.2Masculinity & Femininity4.1.3End of Topic Test - Sex, Desire & Gender
4.2

Appearances, Fantasy & Reality

4.2.1Outer & Inner Appearances4.2.2Fantasy & Reality4.2.3End of Topic Test - Appearances, Fantasy...
5

Writing Techniques

5.1

Structure

5.1.1Structure & Stage Design5.1.2Linking Devices5.1.3Recurring Motifs
5.2

Genre, Form & Language

5.2.1Genre5.2.2Form & Language5.2.3End of Topic Test - Writing Techniques
6

Critical Debates

6.1

Early & Modern Reception

6.1.1Interpreting Blanche & Self-Pity6.1.2Contemporary & Modern Reviews
6.2

Feminist, Psychoanalytic & Marxist Approach

6.2.1Feminist Approach6.2.2Psychoanalytic Approach6.2.3Marxist Approach6.2.4End of Topic Test - Critical Debates
7

Ideas About Tragedy

7.1

Ideas About Tragedy

7.1.1Tragic Ideas7.1.2Tragic Villain7.1.3Tragic Structure & Language7.1.4Tragic Plots & Sub-Plots
8

Recap: Main Quotes

8.1

Main Quotes by Scene

8.1.1Scene One - Quotations8.1.2Scene Two - Quotations8.1.3Scene Three - Quotations8.1.4Scene Four - Quotations8.1.5Scene Five - Quotations8.1.6Scene Six - Quotations8.1.7Scene Seven - Quotations8.1.8Scene Eight - Quotations8.1.9Scene Nine - Quotations8.1.10Scene Ten - Quotations8.1.11Scene Eleven - Quotations

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  1. 1
    What is Steve worried about when Eunice goes out?Multiple choice
  2. 2
    How is Steve Hubbel presented in the play?Fill in the list
  3. 3
    How is Eunice presented in _A Streetcar Named Desire_?True / false
  4. 4
    How do Eunice and Steve Hubbel serve as choral figures in the play?Multiple choice
  5. 5
    What distinguishes Eunice from Blanche in the play?Multiple choice
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Harold Mitchell (Mitch)

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