Nicole Bodnar There is a deep definition of the word tragedy that is set in a Greek drama. There are basic points to this definition. The basic points are the miscalculations of the protagonist, the two conflicts of the principles they are torn on and the protagonist comes to a point when she has to cross the situation. This essay will describe these qualities in the character Blanche as a tragic heroine. The first reason …showed first 75 words of 469 total…

…showed last 75 words of 469 total…rapes her. There is a quote in the play where Stanley shows all his power. “We’ve had this date with each other from the beginning (130)” In conclusion the character of Blanche is looked upon as a tragic heroine in the play A Streetcar Named Desire. The title fits perfectly what Blanche was looking for when she left Belle Reve to come live with Stella. Instead Blanche came to a place that caused her downfall.