Streetcar Named Desire

Mitch

Mitch is somewhat different from the others at the poker table. He is teased about his concern for his mother. He conscious of his manners and is courteous and Blanche is quick to notice his sensitivity. The silver cigarette case is engraved with the words from a sonnet, but Mitch doesn't seem to know much poetry. Note that it is Blanche who provides the imagination and sympathy and his words are simple, trite and seem inadequate.

He becomes very quickly a savior for Blanche. She sees Mitch as a place where she can hide in the cleft of a rock. She would probably be a good subsitute for his dying mother. Mitch also knows that his mother would approve of Blanche's refinement, charm and intelligence.

BUT Mitch has his limitations that become more and more apparent as the play continues. They have a wide difference in education and temperament. He is honest, stable, loyal and Blanche is not in all three respects.

Mitch is left in the end, lonely and alone as is Blanche. he seems to blame Stan, but can't do anything about it.

[Synopsis] [Setting & Characters] [Poetic References]

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[Mitch] [Notes] [Letters to Jessica Tandy] [Structure & Themes]

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