Analysis Of Blanche Dubois

Thus far, we have examined Dubois’ endeavors into the depths of her illusory sense of reality. In establishing the dichotomy between her contemporary situation and her self-perceived notion of what her life ought to be, it begs an analysis of the diametrically opposed psyche that she struggles with. In the twentieth century, a Swiss psychiatrist named Carl Jung established a new school of thought in the field of psychology. In his works, he emphasized the existence of several archetypes that dictate the many facets of one’s existence within the confines of their psyche. One of Jung’s principal archetypes includes the shadow; moreover, the shadow consists of all repressed thoughts and emotions that stem from the implementation of defense mechanisms

The prevalent Jungian archetypes found in William’s Streetcar are the inner shadow and its sustained fortification due to the cumulative impact of the tension of opposites that resides within Blanche Dubois’ psyche. Dubois’ descent into her illusory reality suggests the notion that she is inextricably fixated to her persona (Senejani Amiri and Mojgan). Therefore, it can be deduced that an attempt to conceal her intrinsic self leads to the exacerbation of her inner shadow due to the fact that she incessantly represses what society deems to be unacceptable. Jungian psychology contends that the manifestation of the shadow in the physical realm can lead to negative consequences if it is not actualized, and Dubois’ psychological state incapacitates her ability to realize the trajectory of her mental

Dubois undertakes the endeavor of using Mitchell as an instrument to encroach upon Kowalski’s dominance by creating a rift between their friendship. Subsequently after realizing Mitchell’s penchant for her, Dubois promptly plays the victim card once again, calling Kowalski her “executioner” and the man who will “destroy [Dubois]” (Williams 93). Therefore, she evokes the notion in Mitchell that Kowalski is a despicable person who commits diatribes against “vulnerable” women of the Old South (Williams 42). Therefore, one can deduce that Dubois seeks to undermine Kowalski’s power whilst simultaneously reciprocating the isolation and pain she has experienced onto others. The love that Dubois professes for Mitch serves as the pretense for her contemptible victimization of those surrounding her; moreover, in her pursuit of what she subjectively considers to be righteous, her moral compass tangentially approaches the lines of depravation as she victimizes Stanley, Stella, and