A Streetcar Named Desire

The discussion questions about the play A Streetcar Named Desire were very engaging. We covered topics that include music, set, light, themes, symbols. The question about the use of music and what its presence indicates was very interesting to me because I thought that music was very skillfully woven into this play. There are certain types of music that play during certain situations and conflicts. For example, the Varsouvianna music plays when Blanche is referring to her past. It is a symbol of how Blanche is trying to escape from her past. Also, the blue piano music begins to play when Blanche is feeling lonely. It also represents the spirit of life in New Orleans because that is the music that plays during all the poker games and bowling scenes.