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Madness
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A Streetcar Named Desire features a gradual descent into madness, brought about by loss, depression, financial ruin, and the cruelty of others. At first, this so-called "madness" is just an attempted escape from reality—an altered self-image and a polished persona that doesn’t accurately reflect the character below.
As the play progresses, however, this self-deception intensifies and deviates further and further from reality. By the play’s conclusion, the main character can no longer distinguish between her fantasies and the world around her.
A Streetcar Named Desire argues that self-delusion is necessary, and fantasy is superior to reality.
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