... tearful apologies. This moment of conflict is fueled by contradictory emotions and motivations in both characters, primarily a mutual love and a mutual need for autonomy and control. The most intense drama of the play if found in the conflicts between Stanley and Blanche; this conflict is characterized by a volatile mix of territorial possessiveness, sexual advance and withdrawal, and ultimately a quest ... control over each other and the relationship tears them apart, in a moment of dramatic conflict that serves to finalize the exploration of the relationship between the characters. All...

• Word Count: 2278
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate