Compare and contrast the writers' use of language in 'A dolls House' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.

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Compare and contrast the writers' use of language in 'A dolls House' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire'

Language is but one of the many mediums of communication that the playwright has available to them; it is often the most used yet it is not the only medium used. Along with lighting and stage directions, spoken language can be emphasised and changed. Henrik Ibsen had a relatively small environment to work in, one room and had little stage changing. This may have been as a result of less emphasis being put on staging and stage direction in his society, as the theatre was only available to the upper classes. Language was of the utmost importance as the plays were viewed by the educated. Conversely, Tennessee Williams would have had to address a wider audience as a result of the theatre becoming more available to all classes. Therefore there was a dependence on visual aids to convey a point to society. This is evident through his use of sound, lighting, staging, props, and colour.

In Ibsen's play, Torvald can be seen to act with selfish intent, this is evident through his money saving and the allowance that he