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AS and A Level: Tennessee Williams
180 AS and A Level Tennessee Williams essays
- Marked by Teachers essays 9
- Peer Reviewed essays 6
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Tennessee Williams wrote in a letter that It (Streetcar) is a tragedy with the classic aim of producing a catharsis of pity and terror and in order to do that, Blanche must finally have the understanding and compass
5 star(s)A very effective essay which addresses the question in detail and shows a balanced appraisal of the key characters.
*****…- Essay length: 1760 words
- Submitted: 15/10/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
22/02/2012 -
Reviewed by:
groat
23/03/2012
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TO WHAT EXTENT CAN A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE BE CALLED A TRAGEDY?
5 star(s)This is a very strong essay - well expressed, perceptive and effectively researched, showing an excellent knowledge of the text. Occasionally there is too much context at the expense of…
- Essay length: 2052 words
- Submitted: 17/12/2010
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Marked by teacher:
Roz Shipway
22/02/2012
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To what extent do you think William wants his Audience to perceive Blanche as a victim ?
4 star(s)A very effective essay which addresses the question in detail and shows a balanced appraisal of the key characters.…
- Essay length: 1216 words
- Submitted: 19/02/2012
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
22/02/2012
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Compare and contrast Williams treatment of the concept of mental instability in A Streetcar Named Desire and The Glass Menagerie in light of the opinion that Williams presents more hope in his presentation of Laura Wingfield than Blanche Dubois.
4 star(s)This is a very strong essay which make continuous and well selected comparisons and contrasts between the texts and grounds them firmly in relevant contextual details to enhance an understanding…
- Essay length: 1717 words
- Submitted: 21/10/2010
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Marked by teacher:
Roz Shipway
22/02/2012
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A Modern Domestic Tragedy Is Tragic Because The Protagonist Is Working Against A Tide Of Unstoppable Changes Discuss This In Relation To A Streetcar Named Desire
4 star(s)This essay shows a good overview of the text and demonstrated evidence of wider research into context and tragedy features. To achieve top standard, the writer should aim to integrate…
- Essay length: 1486 words
- Submitted: 15/04/2010
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
22/02/2012
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How does Williams present the character of Blanche in scenes 1-3 of A Streetcar Named Desire
4 star(s)This essay ends very abruptly! Despite a promising start, the analysis, although well illustrated, can become too descriptive at times and doesn't develop its arguments fully enough. With better planning,…
- Essay length: 1878 words
- Submitted: 16/01/2006
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
14/05/2012
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How much is Desire a force for destruction in the play 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
3 star(s)The writer has clearly researched the subject, but could use context more specifically and less vaguely. Similarly, while this is an articulate, expressive essay, waffle should be avoided and the…
- Essay length: 1815 words
- Submitted: 13/06/2008
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
22/02/2012
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Explore how Tennessee Williams uses symbols and expressionistic stage devices in the play.
3 star(s)The writer identifies many important moments, but the style of this essay doesn't match the quality of its observations. With more quotation, terminology and contextual information, this could have been…
- Essay length: 1406 words
- Submitted: 03/06/2005
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
14/05/2012
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To what extent can Blanche Dubois be described as a tragic victim in A Streetcar named Desire
4 star(s)This essay responds well to the task, and with a few tweaks there is potential for a strong essay. There is a clear focus on the play being tragedy, however…
- Essay length: 1503 words
- Submitted: 16/01/2012
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Reviewed by:
groat
28/06/2012
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With close reference to the language and action of the following passage, discuss Williams presentation of Blanches first appearance in the play.
3 star(s)This essay has potential, and shows a thorough knowledge of the opening scene of the play. The introduction is okay, with the first three sentences offering an effective opening. However,…
- Essay length: 743 words
- Submitted: 27/04/2012
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Reviewed by:
groat
11/07/2012
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