Form and Structure in Streetcar Named Desire
There are a few points that a well made play should to end up being successful whether the play was being played at a theatre or for an appearance on television.
1.) Exposition (introduction of characters and situations)
2.) Conflict (a huge problem is bought to the surface)
3.) Complications (the problem develops)
4.) Climax (the most dramatic, and tension filled part of the play)
5.) The Resolution (how the problem is resolved)
The exposition occurs right at the beginning, when the main characters Stanley, Stella, Mitch are introduced, before they leave for the 'Four Deuces' (the local bowling alley). Following that, Blanche lands herself in front of Stella and Stanley's apartment engaging in polite conversation with Eunice (the lady who lives with her husband Steve directly above Stella and Stanley) and the Negro woman as to where she can find her sister Stella. It is not then until the Poker night in scene three when Stanley's friends Steve - Eunice's husband from upstairs and Pablo) are introduced.
The conflict relates to when Blanche arrives unexpectedly, there is obvious tension between Stanley and Blanche, as he is very wary of any ulterior motives she might have. This leads to tensions between Stanley and Stella, and then Mitch and Stanley later.
The complications occur, when Stanley finds out Belle Reve, the childhood home of Stella and Blanche is lost, he believes that he has been 'conned' out of a large sum of money under the 'Napoleonic Code'. Also, when Blanche and Mitch form a relationship, this puts doubt in Stanley's mind. He's almost too knowledgeable of Blanche's reputed past, relating to her being a prostitute. And feels he has to be honourable to his friend, and 'warn him off' her.
The climax transpires when Stanley rapes Blanche, whilst his wife is in hospitable having their baby. This literally shows the antagonist up against the protagonist. Th...