A Streetcar Named Desire

Symbolism and Allusion?

What is the siginficance of Shep Huntleigh and who does he represnt to Blanche.

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Shep Huntleigh represents a chance, in Blanche’s mind, for her and Stella to escape Stanley. He is a former suitor of Blanche's who she met again while on vacation in Miami. Blanche fantasizes Shep is her man saviour.

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