Question 2
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
In Tennessee Williams's play *A Streetcar Named Desire*, the Kowalski apartment is described as cramped, shabby, and filled with the sounds of the city. Discuss how this setting influences the development of Blanche DuBois's character throughout the play.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The Kowalski apartment's claustrophobic, dilapidated environment clashes with Blanche's romanticised past, exposing her delusions; the constant urban noise strips away her privacy, prompting confrontations that accelerate her mental collapse, thus the setting drives her tragic development.
B.
The cramped apartment forces Blanche to adopt a more assertive, confident demeanor, allowing her to dominate Stanley and remain stable throughout the play.
C.
The urban noise serves as a comforting backdrop that helps Blanche maintain her illusion, preventing any mental breakdown.
D.
Because the setting is luxurious and spacious, it reinforces Blanche's sense of superiority and delays her psychological decline.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The Kowalski apartment's claustrophobic, dilapidated environment clashes with Blanche's romanticised past, exposing her delusions; the constant urban noise strips away her privacy, prompting confrontations that accelerate her mental collapse, thus the setting drives her tragic development.
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2021
Literature In English
Question 2.
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2021
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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