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“A Streetcar Named Desire” Character Profile: Steve Hubbell. Although not a very accentuated character throughout the play, Steve Hubbell was actually a pretty vital one. He’s actually more of an important protagonist then accredited for.
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“A Streetcar Named Desire” Character Profile: Steve Hubbell
Although not a very accentuated character throughout the play, Steve Hubbell was actually a pretty vital one. He’s actually more of an important protagonist then accredited for. In an essence he actually sets the tone for a lot of the plot taking place.
Steve Hubbell: Character Outline • Steve Hubbell is the abusive husband of Eunice. • Although Steve himself is abusive he helps provide aid and refuge to Stella from Stanley • Owner of the apartment building • Are the upstairs neighbors of Stanley and Stella • Plays poker along with Stanley, Mitch, & Pablo
Personality Quotes Personality Traits Quotes “Give me two cards” In response to no one wanting to take risks in the poker game. “This ole farmer is out in back of his house sittin' down th'owing corn to the chickens when all at once he hears a loud cackle and this young hen comes lickety split around the side of the house with the rooster right behind her and gaining fast.“ *Interrupted* "But when the rooster catches sight of the farmer th'owing the corn he puts on the brakes and lets the hen get away and starts pecking at the corn. And the old farmer says, "Lord God, I hope I never gits that hongry!"
Wants/Desires/Ambitions Quotes “Let’s get quick out of here” They rush to the poker table and sweep up their winnings on their way out. Poker, this seems as if that’s all Steve has to look forward too. -Steve is no content with Eunice, do to her being overweight he seems not to have any interest in her any longer. In scene three he exchanges a “flinch less” stare with Blanche as if induced by her.
Character Relations Quotes “Aw, let the girls have their music” In reference to Stella, Blanche, and Eunice having a bit of a musical ruckus disturbing their poker game. “I seen you chasing her round the balcony-I’m gonna call the vice squad.”-Eunice tells Steve this midway a confrontation between them both that seems to get violent when Steve says “Don't you throw that at me Eunice” [shrieking]
Steve’s Physical Appearance As well as the rest of the “poker players” of the Steve is depicted to be a masculine rugged looking fellow, physical apparent strength. It states he’s a smoker as well. His clothes is referred to as “containing soft pastel colours, which are generally colours worn by women.” -Rudy Bond