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Elysian Fields  By Jamel McKnight Elysian Fields is a broad, straight avenue in New Orleans. The Elysian Fields is about approximately 5 miles long in distance. The location of Elysian fields avenue was originated in early 1800’s and to the place of a sawmill canal on the Marigny plantation. At this time this was just outside of the New Orleans proper also known as the French Quarter. In 1831 they created the Pontchartrain Railroad that was built from this location to Lake Pontchartrain. This railroad carried back and forth goods and also passengers. In the play Elysian Fields is the street, which Tennessee Williams play A Streetcar Named Desire, was set. In Greek Mythology it was a section of the underworld. “The Elysian fields were the final resting place of the souls of the heroic and the virtuous. "Elysian Fields". Encyclopedia Greek Mythology and Play. Web. 10 Jan 2010

Tragedy By Jamel McKnight Tragedy is known as a form of art. It is based on how much a human suffers that paradoxically offers its audience pleasure. In most cultures tragedy has developed forms that provoke this response and tragedy refers to a specific tradition of drama. A line of philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Hegel, Benjamin and many more they also analyzed and speculated upon and criticized this tragic form of art. In the modern era, tragedy has also been defined against drama, melodrama, the tragicomic and epic theatre. The word tragedy appears to have been used to describe different phenomena at different times. “It derives from Classical Greek and means goat song”. (tragedy) "Tragedy". Encyclopedia Origin of Tragedy. Web. 10 Jan 2010

New Orleans By Jamel McKnight New Orleans was founded by the French through its period under the Spanish control, then back to French rule before being sold to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase. New Orleans has been one of the most important cities in the South for most of its history. During World War 2 New Orleans is where they developed and constructed Higgins Boats. “Before the founding of New Orleans this are was inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years” (New Orleans). Major events help in New Orleans like Mardi Gras and Jazz and heritage Festivals have never been displaced or cancelled in the city of New Orleans. New Orleans is known for the birthplace of Jazz and is often referred to as the most Unique city in America.

"New Orleans". Encyclopedia Background of New Orleans. Web. 10 Jan 2010



Belle Reve By Jamel McKnight Belle Reve was a prison and sanitarium. This prison is located in Louisiana near the Gulf of Mexico and it is in the middle surrounded by miles and miles of swampland. The reason for it being places miles and miles in between swamp land is incase criminals got away they wouldn’t be able to get far away. Criminals would be able to reduce their sentences by working on missions. Some of the more untrustworthy criminals that did missions were required to carry a device that would cause maiming or death if they tried to escape. “Belle Reve is French for Beautiful Dream” (Belle Reve). In the play this is opposite of a “Beautiful Dream”. "Belle Reve". Encyclopedia Background of Belle Reve. Web 10 Jan 2010



Tennessee Williams Was known as an American playwright who received many big awards for his works of drama. Tennessee Williams was an outstanding playwright, author of film scripts, short stories, novels, and verse. He was born March 26, 1911 and passed away February 25, 1983. His original name was Thomas Lanier Williams but changed it to Tennessee when he moved to New Orleans because the state of his fathers birth. The Pulitzer Prize for Drama was awarded to him for the play A Streetcar Named Desire that was received in 1948. He also received many more awards for multiple plays that he wrote. “In 1980 President Jimmy Carter presented Tennessee Williams with the Presidential Medal of Freedom” (Tennessee Williams).

"Tennessee Williams". History Of Tennessee Williams. Web. 10 Jan 2010

Napoleonic Code By Fabian T & Jamel M The Napoleonic code is “the fist modern organized body of law governing France, also known as the Code Napoleon or Code Civil, enacted by Napoleon I in 1804.”([]). A four-person commission appointed by Napoleon in 1800 had the job of compiling the Napoleonic Code. Napoleon wanted a standard code for all of French people instead of the series of laws already there that varied in each French province. The code “granted equal rights to members of all social groups and established separation of religion and secular law”(http://www.mahalo.com/napoleonic-code). Napoleon considered the Civil Code to be one of his most significant achievement. The code is still intact in France today although with some added revisions.   "The Civil Code Index." The Napoleon Series. Web. 11 Jan. 2010. .

"Napoleonic Code." Law Library - American Law and Legal Information. Web. 11 Jan. 2010. .  "Napoleonic Code." Mahalo.com: Human-Powered Search. Web. 11 Jan. 2010. .

Varsouviana Polka By Fabian T & Jamel M Polka is a dance and type of dancing music that is popular throughout Europe and America. It started in the mid 19th century, and different versions are found all over the world. In a //Streetcar called Desire,// the Varsouviana Polka was significant to the book because it was when Blanche’s lies and deceptions finally took a toll on not only herself but the people that surrounded her. It shows not bad intentions by Blanche, but intentions drove by a broken heart. Blanche turned from a loving woman to someone that lied and hurt people because of the death of her soul mate, Allan Gray. He committed suicide after she had walked in on him having sex with another man, Blanche’s reactions were what came next. The song is significant to the book because Allan Gray committed suicide to the Varsouviana Polka.  "Polka History of Dance." //Central Home Learn to Dance Videos, Exercise Videos, Fitness Videos and Sports Videos DVD Books.// Web. 11 Jan. 2010. . "A Streetcar Named Desire." //Upload & Share PowerPoint presentations and documents//. Web. 11 Jan. 2010. .