A Streetcar named Desire

A Streetcar named Desire - The Presentation Of Masculinity in Scene 3 The evidence of masculinity in scene three is shown through dialogue, stage direction and description of the surroundings. The introduction to the dramatic purpose of the poker party demonstrates Stanley’s domination over his friends through the way in which he makes all the decisions about the game. He also shows domination over his wife by hitting her during an argument. Scene three opens …showed first 75 words of 2135 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2135 total…his wife’s name. Immediately, he portrays Stanley’s masculine side as a dog, this time he is domesticated unlike the previous description as an undomesticated dog – wolf. I think there is great amount of masculinity presented in scene three but without the feminine contrast I don’t think it would have been so obvious. Is Stanley’s brutality just a type of masculinity or was it aggravated by jealousy and the usage of alcohol?