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A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

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Genres Featured In A Streetcar Named Desire

Drama (Dominant)
Southern Gothic (Prominent)
Tragedy (Major)
Romance (Sub-Genre)

Themes Featured In A Streetcar Named Desire

Mental Illness (Significant)
Class Struggle (Moderate)
Violence and Abuse (Significant)
Gender Roles (Moderate)
Loneliness and Isolation (Significant)

Tones In A Streetcar Named Desire

Melancholy (Strong)
Tension (Very Strong)
Desperation (Moderate)
Hope (Mild)
Passion (Noticable)
Nostalgia (Moderate)
Violence (Very Strong)
Isolation (Strong)
Dramatic (Moderate)
Pity (Noticable)

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