Original artwork, not a still
I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.
— A Streetcar Named Desire · 1951
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Blanche places her trust in a stranger at the end of the story. The gentleness of her words sits beside the vulnerability of her situation, making the line more complicated than a simple expression of gratitude. This entry identifies Blanche in the 1951 film; the separate literary quotation attributed to Tennessee Williams remains preserved.
Sources (1)
- American Film InstituteA Streetcar Named Desire (1951); literal film line and proper character context, with source/media authentication unverified.Reference checked
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