The comedy and tragedy of A Streetcar Named Desire and The Master Builder It has been said that the world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who Tatto. This philosophy is supported by two important literary works, A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams and The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen. In each piece, the sensitive, emotional characters experience tremendous pain, while the cold, callous characters are simply amused by the pain of others. In A Streetcar Named Desire, Tennessee Williams shows two characters who have very different experiences of the world. For Stanley Kowalski the world is a comedy. He constantly causes pain to others, especially Blanche, and then laughs at her pain. For example, he gives Blanche a card for Laurel as a birthday present, kicking her out of the house. For Stanley this very cruel and insensitive gesture is funny, but for Blanche it is a painful sign of rejection. Blanche is a character who experiences the tragedy of the world, as events affect her deeply. For example, he cannot understand how his sister Stella can tolerate the abuse Stanley inflicts on her. Blanche is very worried about her sister and is extremely dismayed when Stanley beats her. This demonstrates the sensitivity of Blanche's character which leads to her tragedy. Tennessee Williams uses several literary elements to reveal how characters respond differently to the world. The characterization of Blanche and Stanley is essential, as Stanley is depicted as a callous and brutal creature who has no respect for the emotions of others. Therefore, she feels no regret as she destroys Blanche and Mitch's relationship.&n...... middle of paper......ive without a conscience-- allows her to take control of Solness, playing on her weaknesses. . The irony of this situation is that the "great master builder" is actually a sensitive man who experiences his end at the hands of a young girl. The tragedy that occurs in the final scene when Solness falls from the tower is seen as a comedy for Hilda, who continues to root for her own success. These two works, A Streetcar Named Desire and The Master Builder, illustrate how life can be seen. unlike characters who possess a deep and sensitive heart and those who lack human feelings. As revealed in the two plays, those who feel things deeply tend to be affected by pain and tragedy in their lives, while those who do not possess sympathetic emotions tend to be amused by the pain of others, often contributing to the tragedy experienced by those. that they hear.