A Streetcar Named Desire Context

A lesson outlining the contextual information you will need for studying A Streetcar Named Desire for A level English Literature.
This power point can be a useful teacher resource and can also be used as a self contained independent lesson for students.
There is a swathe of information in here about New Orleans and the emergence of new American outlook as well as inclusion about Old Southern values and the idea of the Southern Belle. The final section of the lesson considers the beginning of the play and the significance of the stage directions in introducing the characters.