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A Street Car Named Desire: Theme of Reality vs. Illusion In Tennessee Williams play, “A Streetcar Named Rosie,” a major theme is reality vs. illusion. The theme deals with Stella's reality and Blanche's illusions, where Stella deals with her reality, Blanche creates illusions to forget hers. Stella's reality belongs with Stanley, in their little apartment, with sex as their stronghold. Although Stella was brought up through different surroundings she's happy with her life with Stanley. …

…is which she puts covers on the lamps to dim the lights. She's afraid of being alone, which was why she tried so hard to keep Mitch from finding out about her past. In conclusion, although Stella and Blanche were brought up in the same environment, they matured differently. Stella deals with her reality and doesn't try to cover it up with lies, unlike Blanche who creates illusions to cover up her problems and fears.