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What does Biff do that elates willy?
Biff elates Willy by finally acknowledging his father's dreams and aspirations. In a pivotal moment, Biff tells Willy that he won't pursue a traditional career path, choosing instead to be true to himself. This honesty and acceptance resonate deeply with Willy, who has long held onto the hope that Biff would achieve success in the way he envisioned. Biff’s declaration of independence gives Willy a fleeting sense of pride and hope for their relationship.
What does willy want young bernard to do for biff?
Willy Loman wants young Bernard to help Biff by tutoring him and assisting him with his studies. He believes that Bernard's academic success could positively influence Biff's future and ultimately lead to greater opportunities. Willy sees Bernard as a model of diligence and intellect, qualities he hopes will rub off on Biff. This reflects Willy's desire for Biff to succeed where he feels he has failed.
How do happy and biff feel about willy?
Happy and Biff have complex feelings about their father, Willy. Biff feels disillusioned and frustrated with Willy's unrealistic expectations and the pressure to live up to his dreams, leading to a strained relationship. Happy, on the other hand, often seeks his father's approval and tries to maintain a positive facade, but he too grapples with the weight of Willy's aspirations. Overall, both sons struggle with their identities in relation to Willy's aspirations and failures.
Why is Willy concerned about Biff?
He is conflicted, and thinks that because Biff can't hold down a job, especially as a salesman, he is lazy and worthless
Analyze the vaules which Willy tries to instill in his sons and explain the consequences of these values upon Willy and his sons?
Willy Loman instills values of success, popularity, and the American Dream in his sons, particularly Biff and Happy, emphasizing the importance of being well-liked over hard work and integrity. These values lead to unrealistic expectations and a sense of failure when they do not achieve the success Willy envisions. As a result, Biff struggles with his identity and self-worth, while Happy perpetuates a superficial lifestyle, both ultimately feeling disillusioned. Willy's obsession with these values culminates in his tragic downfall, as he sacrifices his mental health and relationships in pursuit of an unattainable ideal.
Why does Happy what Biff to lie to Willy about what happened to Bill Oliver?
Happy wants Willy to feel successful and hopeful about his life
Why does happy wants biff to lie to willy about what happened with bill Oliver?
Happy wants Willy to feel successful and hopeful about his life
What does happy want biff to lie to willy about what happened with bill oliver?
Happy wants Willy to feel successful and hopeful about his life
Why does happy think that Biff should lie about his meeting with oliver?
happy doesnt want willy to get upset
Bernard asks Willy what?
What happened between biff and willy in new england
Why does Happy want Biff to lie to Willy about what happened with Bill Oliver?
Happy wants Willy to feel successful and hopeful about his life
What happened in Boston between Willy and Biff?
In the Arthur Miller play "Death of a Salesman," Biff comes to Boston to see his father and finds out that Willy has been cheating on his wife. This is a great shock to Biff, who did not know Willy had a mistress. As a result, Biff calls Willy a phony and a fake and loses respect for him.
Why does Biff believe that Willy is mocking him?
Biff believes Willy is mocking him because Willy has a habit of making sarcastic comments and belittling others. Biff may also feel insecure about his own failures and interpret Willy's comments as a form of ridicule.
Who is Biff in Death of a Salesman?
Biff is the son of Willy Loman, the salesman.
What do debt lies and theft have to do with the downfall of Willy Loman?
it is to do with willy having an affair and biff flunking math and willy, biff and happy not being successful in business or in life
What is biff and willys relationship like?
In the play The Death of a Salesman Willy Loman and Biff are father and son. Willy puts Biff on a pedestal always believing the impossible. When Biff was young Willy pushed him forwarded and was very proud of him. He was the son whom Willy had attached him dreams upon. When Biff got into trouble his father tried to bail him out. Willy carried a false sense of Biff's accomplishments and abilities which Biff covered nicely.Willy and Biff got along fairly well until Biff caught Willy in a hotel room with another woman. Biff was in his teens and was devastated to see that his father had given the woman the stockings that he had always brought for his mother. It was a turning point in their relationship.Biff feels like he can not live up to his father's expectations. It is easier for him to lie and give his father the stories that he wants to hear instead of the truth. When Biff finally comes to terms with his own behaviors and short comings he tries to tell his father the truth. Willy can not handle the truth. At first Biff is angry but as he sees his father's mental deterioration he tries to fix the situation. He feels pity for his father towards the end of Willy's life.
Which is the main reason that willy expects biff to be successful?
Because Biff is handsome and likable
