A Streetcar Named Desire

Della Robbia was an Italian sculpture from the 15th century who was famous for his sculpture of Madonna and child. Why would blanche want to wear a Della Robbia blue dress? Explore the religious symbolism.

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Della Robbia is symbolic of purity. We can infer that Blanche wears this color to signify her innocence.

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A Streetcar Named Desire

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