https://padlet.com/katherine_fraser/gpn38aa8fn96 Let's start looking for similarities! en-us 2016-06-29 07:56:20 UTC 2023-01-19 18:17:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hotsun.png LordOfMemes https://padlet.com/katherine_fraser/gpn38aa8fn96/wish/115654643 There exists a comparison in the treatment of female sexuality in that Blanche is shown to be predatory in the same way that the duchess is shown to be a predatory "lusty widow"
Tom W aka Lord of Memes👽]]> 2016-06-29 08:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_fraser/gpn38aa8fn96/wish/115654643 ta53 https://padlet.com/katherine_fraser/gpn38aa8fn96/wish/115936150 Similarities between the Duchess Of Malfi and A Streetcar Named Desire. 

• Treatment of women: women in both plays are both archetype as aberrant, they try to lure men to their downfall so they are subsequently vilified through the words and actions of other characters. For example in The Duchess Of Malfi, the duchess is discribed as a “lusty widow” , this is a clear insinuation of the duchess’ lecherous experiences, also the inclusion of “widow” can be seen as insinuating a ambiguous end to her previous husband, which would fit into the harsh treatment of women that was explored in literature during the time period. Similarly,  in A Streetcar Named Desire, Blanche is described as “Out-Of-Bounds”, this comment is revealed to be a nickname from a group of soldiers, out of bounds for soldiers can be seen as conjuring images of a no man's land between trenches, this gives readers an idea of how insidious Blanche is made out to be. 
• Both female protagonists accept how they appear to others: How the duchess accepts her image is by showing how insignificant it is to her and she will also confront any that challenge her, in a argument with her two brothers, it is the brothers that are directed to leave first, from the stage directions “Exit” , which is for both brothers, it can be suggested that not only this shows the duchess’ superior social standing but also her ability to win the argument about her second marriage, she knows what people think of her but she is more than prepared for confrontation. Although Blanche has accepted her image she still runs away from it and tries to suppress it, “I've always depended on the kindness of strangers”, this quote shows not only Blanche’s dependency on men for protection but she acknowledges this quirk of hers and it highlights how self - aware she is of her past experiences.

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