Volume : 7, Issue : 1, JAN 2021

A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE AMERICAN DREAM IN TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’ CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

DR. LAXMIKANT KARAL

Abstract

Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a poignant exploration of the American Dream, revealing the disillusionment and complexities that underpin this ideal. Through the dysfunctional Pollitt family, Williams critiques the notion of success, masculinity, and familial loyalty, exposing the darker realities of post-war America. This paper examines how Williams employs character development, symbolism, and themes of truth and deception to dissect the American Dream, illustrating its impact on personal identities and relationships.

Keywords

AMERICAN DREAM, WORLD WAR, STRUGGLE, MASCULINITY, CHALLENGE, FAMILY.

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