Who is Shep Huntleigh?

Shep Huntleigh is a fictional character from Tennessee Williams' play "A Streetcar Named Desire." He is portrayed as a wealthy and somewhat elusive suitor of Blanche DuBois, the play's main character. Shep represents an idealized version of the life Blanche longs for, embodying the themes of desire and disillusionment in the story. His presence underscores Blanche's struggle between reality and her fantasies.