What does Belle Reve mean in A Streetcar Named Desire?

Belle Reve means “beautiful dream.” It is the name of the plantation that Stella and Blanche used to live at. It represents the entitled and, to them, nostalgic life they used to enjoy in the old South. Blanche no longer enjoys this privileged life. It also represents the illusion of the “good life” she wants back.Click to see full answer. Beside this, how does blanche feel about the loss of Belle Reve? Blanche loses her mind after losing the family home. It is clear that whatever mental stability Blanche had cracked when she lost the family homestead, Belle Reve. It is the last in a long line of personal failures that are too much for Blanche. Blanche has two coping mechanisms: denial and blame.Beside above, what does the streetcar named Desire symbolize? The name of the streetcar symbolizes the desires she felt toward the men passing through Laurel. Her desires led her to leave and go to Stella. The streetcar named Cemeteries symbolizes Blanche’s “death.” By “death” I am not meaning that she passed away, but that she officially left the comfort of this world. Moreover, what really happened to Belle Reve? In the process of defending herself to Stanley, Blanche reveals that Belle Reve was lost due to a foreclosed mortgage, a disclosure that signifies the dire nature of Blanche’s financial circumstances.What ordeal has blanche been through and how is it related to Belle Reve?Stella explains Blanche’s ordeal of losing Belle Reve and asks that Stanley be kind to Blanche by flattering her appearance. She also instructs Stanley not to mention the baby. He thinks Blanche has swindled Stella out of her rightful share of the estate, which means that he has been swindled.

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