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Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman is a play written by American playwright Arthur Miller. It premiered on Broadway in 1949 and has been revived on Broadway four times. It is also widely performed in theaters around the world. The play is required reading for many high school English and drama classes.
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What may have influenced the writing of Death of a Salesman?
Miller's fathers economic ruin during the great depression
Which best explains why Death of a Salesman is considered a tragedy?
it includes a hero who shows hamartia and experiences suffering.
Who is the antagonist in Death of a Salesman?
Death of a Salesman is a play from 1949 that was written by Arthur Miller. The antagonist in the play is Willy Loman.
How does the play Death of a Salesman provide a catharsis?
the flashback when biff finds out his infedility
What postmodern American playwright won a Pulitzer Prize for his play Death of a Salesman?
Arthur Miller won the 1949 Pulitzer Prize in Drama for his play Death of a Salesman.
How does linda take willy's stories in act 1 of Death of a Salesman?
That is a matter of interpretation for the actress playing Linda, in consultation with the director. She can believe him or she can pretend to believe him.
Which American author wrote both The Crucible and Death of a Salesman?
Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible and Death of a Salesman.
Motifs are elements that are repeated throughout the story. Continued references to either the west or Africa contrasts with his life as a salesman in New York. Willy constantly repeats to himself that fortunes can be made in New York, but his visions of success lie outside of the city in the west and Africa. It's clear he missed his calling and his chance for a good life lay beyond the confines of his Brooklyn neighborhood. The garden represents Willy's desperate need to leave something both spiritually as well as materially behind for his sons. His inability to plant seeds and grow a garden represent his failure to provide for his family.
What was millers approach to mainstream ideas of the American dream in Death of a Salesman?
The American dream, to many Americans was the idea of buying a home, having a family, a car and household appliances. Miller questioned their validity
social dramatist
In Death of a Salesman how does Willy feel about Charley and Bernard?
Willy is very jealous of them and how they become successful, bu he thinks they are complete dorks.
What was Arthur Miller's view on capitalism?
Arthur Miller felt that capitalism was dangerous and that it was selling lies to Americans.
What is the theme of Death of a salesman?
There are several main themes to Death of a Salesman, which displays in a common man the aspects of a tragic epic. Willy Loman's self-perception is not grounded in reality, and his attempts at achieving greatness always elude him.
The greed for money can lead to death and other problems. He had problems will Howard, and his relationship with Biff started to weaken.
Who inspires willy loman to become a salesman in Death of a Salesman?
84 year old Dave Singleman who made his living from his room as a salesman and who had loads of people turn up to his funeral.
Which character from the play death of a salesman do you find most intriguing?
In the play, Death of a Salesman, Happy, who presents himself as seemingly unimportant to me has always been the most intriguing character.
What is the play Death of a Salesman about?
Death of a Salesman is about a man named Willy Loman who is tired of his job. He has flashbacks all the time of the past. His brother name is Ben. He has two son's named Biff Loman and Happy Loman. His wife name is Linda Loman. Willy is unhappy with his life and his family.
The play is about people chasing the American Dream.
Who is Dave Singleman in Death of a Salesman?
Dave Singleman is the name of the salesman that Willy Loman admired. Dave was the man who worked from his home and when he passed away tons of people from everywhere came to his funeral. Willy wanted to be like him.
