... the story, while others exist only behind the scenes to symbolise ideas and assist our understandings of the major characters. This essay attempts to compare and contrast the presentation and function of minor characters in A Streetcar Named Desire. The appearances of minor characters on stage contribute significantly to the atmosphere of the play. The curtain opens on a casual conversation between Eunice and the Negro Woman. This opening ... . It is true that Blanche has often depended on the kindness of strangers, but all of them have abused and abandoned her. The audience is left hopi...

• Word Count: 1296
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School