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Name one key difference between the play's ending and the film's ending.
Stella leaves with the baby
What is one setting we are able to witness in the film that we cannot in the play?
e.g. the bowling alley, Blanche's date with Mitch
What does Blanche NOT do because they are not in the kitchen when she first arrives and sits with Stella?
She does hide the liquor bottle under the sink
Name one difference in the ways the actors portayed their characters.
e.g. Mitch is less awkward, Stella is less happy (more grumpy), etc.
Is any information omitted from the film? Why do you think that is?
e.g. swearwords, certain themes - They needed to 'clean it up' to be able to attract Christian viewers in the cinemas
Name one line that will stick with you after reading (and watching) Streetcar.
e.g. 'I don't want reality. I want magic!'
Which version do you prefer? The written play? The theatrical play? Or the film? Give at least 2 reasons for your choice.
e.g. emotion, omitted information, production value, changes in setting, etc.
Give an example from the ending of the film version relating to your groups' themes.
e.g. alcoholism, insecurities, class divide, toxic masculinity, trauma/the past
Which character do you think made the most progress by the end of the play?
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Which character do you think made the most progress by the end of the film?
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