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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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Was Death of a Salesman truly a Tragedy?
Yes the story death of a salesman is a tragedy because it shows the sequence as being tragic and horrific because he kills himself in a car wreck. im afraid i cannot possibly agree...death of a salesman doesnt contain any of the features of a true tragedy defined by Aristotle. By that definition, many of Shakespeare's tragedies cannot be considered tragedy as they do not conform to Aristotle's definition of tragedy. Hamlet, considered his finest, breaks many of Aristotle's rules of tragedy. Surely we move on from purist classical definitions to embrace new modes of thinking. Miller's exploration of the plight of a common man is a Romantic concept in considering the common man worthy of study. Is not the common man as capable of tragedy as kings and queens?
1) Define salesmanship Explain the Qualities of salesman?
1. Knowledge of self
2. Knowledge of product
3. Knowledge of company
4. Knowledge of competitors
5. Knowledge of customer
6. Knowledge of the techniques of selling
Why is it significant that few people goes to willys funeral in Death of a Salesman?
In Death of a Salesman, Willy thought it was important to have lots of friends.
With so few people coming to his funeral, it shows that Willy didn't have lots of friends.
Why does Willy Envy his Brother ben in Death of a Salesman?
Ben has gone and done something with his life and has made alot of money. Willy doesn't understand how he did this without being well liked and popular, so he envies that
Why does Willy keep seeds when they've never grown before in Death of a Salesman?
Willy does not wish to give up on his hopes for a future and some kind of memory of himself or his existence after death. This is why he plants the seeds. He hopes that his funeral will be well attended, and that this will impress Biff. Biff sees that there are much more important qualities than popularity, which is why he will see this final act as foolish.
How do biff and happy look at jobs and work?
In 'The Death of a Salesman,' Biff and Happy are talking about women and their dissatisfaction with their lives. Biff hates working for someone else, and Happy is stuck in his position until the person above him either dies or retires. Both dream about buying a ranch and working together.
Why is linda worried when willy returns unexpectedly from a sales trip in death of a salesman?
He is in charge of making money for the family, any time that he spends away from work is a problem to the welfare of the family. As it turns out, he was fired!
When Miller was writing Death of a Salesman, many Americans considered buying a home, having a family, a car, and household appliances, the American dream.
Biff went into the basement to remove what?
Biff went into the basement to remove old sports equipment that had been collecting dust for years. He wanted to clear out the clutter and make space for new items. Additionally, he hoped to find some sentimental keepsakes that he had tucked away long ago. The task was both a chore and a trip down memory lane for him.
the American Dream
What summarizes a key theme of Arthur Millers death of a salesman?
self-knowledge
Self-knowledge
or
Gaining happiness
Gaining happiness
D. The perils of technology
Self-knowledge
Is Biff trying to spite Willy in act 1 of Death of a Salesman?
Perhaps, but it is not entirely out of spite that Biff acts as he does.
What is Death Of a Salesman about?
Its is about Willy Loman(a salesman of about sixty) who worked and traveled all his life and has an unsuccessful son named Biff. Biff unlike Happy, the Loman's other son , moved out west to go work on a farm instead of working as a humble salesman. Willy halucinates , has flashbacks, and talks to himself to figure out where he went wrong in raising Biff. The play takes place in Brooklyn , New York and Willy is married to Linda Loman. I would include other details but i don't want to be a spoiler.
What is the name of willy lomens eldest son in Death of a Salesman?
Biff is Willy's elder son. Happy is the younger one.
How does miller visually introduce the motif of enclosed versus open spaces in Death of a Salesman?
no one knows
What was Linda's reaction when she discovers Willy is trying to kill himself in Death of a Salesman?
to try to protect him
How do the boys feel about Willy in act 1 of Death of a Salesman?
They remember him as a great guy when they were younger, but question his sanity in the present
