Expository Writing Ideas

Write a biography of one the characters in A Streetcar Named Desire. For example, you could write one based on Stanley and talk of how his ambitions in the 'New America' were realised. Or you could write one based on Blanche outlining her apparent demise.

Write a feature article which explores the notion of how women depend on their looks more than men. You can use the example of Blanche as a classic character from literature and then include modern day examples and examine the pressure placed upon women to be attractive to men and society.

Write a feature article exploring the idea that women are lauded for being chaste but condemned for being sexually active out of wedlock. The classic character of Blanche can be used as an illustration of this and could then be compared to contemporary social mores.

What you should do:

1. Plan 2 of these writing tasks.
2. Write the commentary for 1 of them.

Don't forget to keep all your Context notes, drafts and completed pieces in your folder for future revision reference!