Aspects of class in select plays by Tennessee Williams and their film adaptations: "A streetcar named desire", "Cat on a hot tin roof", "Sweet bird of youth"

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
  • The Concept of Class
  • Film Theories
• Tennessee Williams
  • Some Biographical Notes
• The Plays
  • A Streetcar Named Desire
  • Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
  • Sweet Bird of Youth
  • Aspects of Class in the Plays
• The Film Adaptations
  • Tennessee Williams and Hollywood
  • A Streetcar Named Desire
  • Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
  • Sweet Bird of Youth
  • Aspects of Class in the Film Adaptations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to analyze select plays by Tennessee Williams and their film adaptations, focusing on the social differences presented in both mediums. It investigates class representations in these works, exploring how characterization methods contribute to the portrayal of social dynamics. The analysis examines the perspectives of the playwright, directors, and actors, highlighting the nuances and variations within the artistic interpretations.

• Class representations in Tennessee Williams’s plays and film adaptations
• The role of characterization methods in depicting social differences
• The influence of the playwright, directors, and actors on the portrayal of class
• Comparative analysis of the different mediums: theatre and film
• Exploration of the social politics embedded in the works

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of class and its multifaceted interpretations. It discusses the significance of social differences in Williams’s plays and film adaptations, emphasizing the focus on characterization and social dynamics.
• Tennessee Williams: This chapter provides biographical context for understanding Williams’s work, highlighting his talents in creating dramatic tension and atmosphere.
• The Plays: This section explores the three plays under analysis: A Streetcar Named Desire, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and Sweet Bird of Youth. It focuses on the portrayal of class within each play, highlighting the specific character dynamics and social contexts.
• The Film Adaptations: This section examines the film adaptations of the three plays, focusing on the influence of Hollywood and the specific contributions of directors and actors. It analyzes how class is represented in the film adaptations and compares them to their theatrical counterparts.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This thesis examines key concepts like class, characterization, social differences, theatre, film adaptation, Tennessee Williams, A Streetcar Named Desire, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Sweet Bird of Youth, and the social politics embedded within these works. The analysis utilizes literary research and film studies to understand how class is portrayed and interpreted in both mediums.