The right Blanche for hysteria.

The second film definitely does a better job of representing Blanche. Jessica Lange never really showed the hysterical side of Blanche. In the 1951 version when Vivien Leigh opens the door Blanches hysteria reaches a climax. From there on out Blanche really doesn't know what and her hysteria gives Stanley the idea of raping her. In the 1951 version Blanche shows hysteria but when Stanley starts to come on to her at the end she has the strength to fight back. In the 1995 version I don't think Blanche really connects with type of hysteria Tennessee Williams is talking about.