Living with Stanley and a moral dilemma


Living with Stanley and a moral dilemma 

Stella in "A Streetcar Named Desire" was forced to make a crucial choice that would affect the rest of her life. Stella had to choose between standing by her husband for herself and her child’s sake or siding with her sister. Stella's denial is so strong that she decides to ignore the reality of Blanche's abuse at Stanley's hands. Stella wanted to live a prosperous life, and choosing Stanley was the best move she could have made that a reality. Nevertheless, she now has to deal with her guilt over Blanche. When she chooses to believe in lies and a false vision of life, her outlook on life changed into Blanche's way of existence.

Blanch is perplexed by Stella and Stanley's Violent relationship, seeing Stella fall victim to physical and verbal abuse and continuously running back to Stanley. Stella is constantly reminding herself that if she were to leave she would be lost with no money, in the same situation as her sister Blanch, looking for a house to stay at.
The conflict between Blanch and Stanley started as soon as she arrived, with Stanley scoping out blanch attempting to see what she has been lying about, what happened to Bella Vive and the money that should have came with the sale of the house, Blanch starts off early telling Stella that she should not be with a man who treats her how he does, hits her in front of people and disrespects the family of. Stella responds by saying “I am not in anything that I have the desire to get out of “ (Stella, 119). This is, unfortunately, the case in many relationships, having to choose between the lesser of two evils. Psychologist Jeremy Sherman says “Every day you choose the best you can find among imperfect options” (Sherman) Stella's imperfect options are an abusive man who can provide her with comfort and a life for her baby, or the family in Blanche who may or may not be lying to her constantly.
“I couldn't continue to believe her story and live With Stanely”. Stella frequently struggles with whether to support her sister Blanche or her husband Stanley.. Blanche was broken when Stanley sexually assaulted her, but Stella also felt betrayed and disgusted by her husband's actions. Stella is terrified for her future and the future of her unborn child if she continues to support Blanche, despite the fact that she is well aware of what Stanley did to Blanche. Ultimately, Stella decides and castes her vote to send blanch away and return to the life she had before her sister arrived.

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