Different Forms Of Love In A Streetcar Named Desire

The Different Forms of Love

Love is something that many people hope for in life, and is universal. Although love is a general term, there are several types of love, which are different in their own way. When most people define love in literature they often think of romance or a “Romeo and Juliet” type of love. Some may even think of an intimacy type of love, which can also be recognized as lust, or a sexual desire. Although these are most commonly known in literature, you have to go even deeper to know the other parts forms of love such as a friendship or family type of love, or a desirable love for something you want or admire. Love can often get complicated, or secret and hidden. For example, when you have a crush, you may have feelings and

really care about someone, but the other person is unaware of that, which makes the love a secret. Love can also be revealed in a serious or intense situation such as life or death. For example, you may not realize you love or care for that person unconditionally until you realize you are willing to exchange your life for theirs. American Literature shows that love has many different possibilities, and is different for everyone.
Sometimes one is willing to fight for the person they love, and will do anything to get it, even if it ends another's life. However, Love can also be revealed in serious situations. For Starters, In Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”, Abigail Williams claims to be in love with John Proctor, after they both had an affair. The love portrayed in “The Crucible” appears to be like a love triangle of love, hatred, and revenge between Elizabeth Proctor, John Proctor and Abigail Williams. For a recap, we know that John Proctor commits adultery to Abigail causing her to have a claimed love or lust for him. Also, Abigail hates Elizabeth and tries to do anything within her power to get rid of her, so she can have John to herself. Once Elizabeth is accused of witchcraft, John’s love is revealed when he realizes that his wife is about to be hung, and his name and family is put in jeopardy. While Abigail had a strange love for John and wanted Elizabeth gone, John realized that he truly loved Elizabeth and his three boys, and was also willing to die to save his name, of all which formed the love triangle in “The Crucible”.
Love can be very complicated sometimes, especially when one has had a rough, emotional life.

In “A Streetcar Named Desire”, Blanche Dubois comes into town and stays with her sister Stella, who is married to Stanley Kowalski. The love portrayed in this story would be a complicated sisterly love between Blanche and Stella, and a sexual romance, between Stella and Stanley. Blanch has had a rough, emotional past which takes part in her crazy personality. Knowing that Blanche is not exactly in a stable state of mind, and although Stella cares about her and loves her, she decides that sending her to a mental hospital might be the best option to help blanche. Sometimes you have to show that rough love, when you care and love a family member unconditionally. Stella and Stanley, who have been married for some time, have a typical marriage relationship that we recognize in today's marriages. However, they have a very sexual relationship as well. Things get complicated for Stella because she loves her husband, but also loves and pities her sister. It becomes hard for her to believe that Stanley dislikes Blanche, but she chooses Stanley's side mostly because of the fact they are having a child together. In conclusion, Stella is put into a trap in a way between the love of her husband and the love of her

sister.
When people feel insecure, they often “hide behind a mask”. They may feel unloved if they show their true colors. One might also hide behind a mask, when they focus on their sins or guilt of something. The truth is that everyone sins, and while that is true, there is no reason to hide from mistakes. What's most important is that you be yourself no matter what. In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, “The Minister's Black Veil, Parson Hooper, who is the minister of the church walks into the church wearing a black veil, darkening everything he sees. His point for wearing the black veil, is mostly because he’s trying to show the people that everyone is hiding behind a mask or cover, away from their sins and mistakes. The love portrayed in this story is reflected upon the unconditional love of God, and religion.
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town portrays the love of the classic, typical family and marriage relationships. In the play, “Our Town”, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, from two different families, meet each other and soon after fall in love and get married. We see this type of love in most classic romance stories of american literature. While that is true, life has many changes, and some things in our lives we don't realize. Sometimes we don’t realize how many people we are loved by, or who we ourselves love and care about. Emily Webb came to that realization after her death when she went back to the day of her birthday. She realized that the people who once lived did not always love and accept the little things in life.
When most people get married these days, some people choose to marry right away, and chances are they do not know everything about that person. Some people say that this could be a love at first sight, but that is not always the case. In some situations, the intimate feelings you used to have with that person fade away over time, which defines most marriage issues today. In Kate Chopin’s, “Desiree’s Baby”, this situation takes place. Armand and Desiree have a baby and eventually realize that the baby is part black. The question is, which out of desiree and armand is part black. Later in the story, we find out that it is Armand who is part black. Armand feels regretful and guilty, and because he loves desiree he tries to get her back. The love portrayed in this story is based on the commitment of love and marriage, and also to love someone, you have to know them well enough.
In conclusion, American Literature expresses all different types and situations of love, and how it is different for many people. Love can be complicated, and be revealed in intense situations, such as life or death. The most recognized types of love are romance or intimacy, and can sometimes be recognized as lust or a sexual desire. Love can be expressed and portrayed through american literature in many ways. Love in American Literature can also help people evaluate their relationships based on what they want or believe. Love can have an emotional effect on people, and that explains why love is important in american literature.