A Street Car Named Desire: Theme of Reality vs. Illusion In Tennessee Williams play, “A Streetcar Named Rosie,” a major theme is reality vs. illusion. The theme deals with Stella's reality and Blanche's illusions, where Stella deals with her reality, Blanche creates illusions to forget hers. Stella's reality belongs with Stanley, in their little apartment, with sex as their stronghold. Although Stella was brought up through different surroundings she's happy with her life with Stanley. She's not ashamed to admit that she and Stanley came from two very di