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Death of a Salesman
Question | Answer |
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What is the Theme of Death of a Salesman? | The American Dream is not something obtainable |
The author of Death of a Salesman is who? | Arthur Miller |
When was the play written? | Death of a Salesman: 1949 |
In what time period did the plot take place? | Late 1940s- early 1950s |
Willie Loman is the _________? | Main character/ Protagonist |
Willie's two sons are _________ and __________. | Biff and Happy |
What did Willie always tell his son Biff was the key to being successful in the world? | Being well liked by everyone |
What does Willie do for a job? | He is a traveling salesman |
Linda is Willie's wife, does she confront Willie about lying to her about the number of sales he makes? | No, she suppresses the fact that her husband is going crazy because he cannot obtain success as a salesman. |
What is the signifigance of the Theme of Death of a Salesman? | Not everyone has a perfect life |
What event changes Biff's outlook about his father? | He catches Willie cheating with "The Woman" in a hotel in Boston? |
What reason did Biff travel to Boston to see his father? | To tell his father he failed math and he wouldn't be able to play football unless he went to summer school. |
True/False: Willie encouraged his sons to work hard and try to succeed in life? | False! He didn't care what they did as long as they were well liked. |