during the Great Depression. Arthur Miller was born on October 17‚ 1915 in New York City. He was the son of Jewish-American parents Isidore and Augusta Miller (Famousauthors.org). The Great Depression hit the Miller family hard in 1929‚ and as a result the family’s garmet manufacturing service began to fail. The family was
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who is a salesman searching to achieve the American dream both for himself and his sons‚ whom he quarrels with as much as he loves them. But Willy is getting old‚ and fear of his yet to be accomplished goals seem to speak to Linda. Some critics claim that Linda is "above self-pity" and that "her confidence in him is unshaken". Others complain that she "offers more encouragement than understanding". The reason for all the opposing ideas is because Arthur Miller effectively leads the readers to contradict
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acted by players on a stage before an audience. The actors‚ dialogue‚ setting‚ plot‚ actions‚ stage and the spectators are all important ingredients to cook a drama. Drama is often combined with music and dance. There are different forms of drama which have taken birth in different parts of the world. Kenya‚ Africa‚ is a country with a rich dramatic tradition. First of all‚ music is an important branch of the dramatic tradition in Kenya. Kenya is home to a diverse range of music styles‚ ranging
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deserve pity. One would feel sorry for a noble man‚ which Willy is not. Willy lives vicariously through his sons and when they do not live up to his expectations he becomes frustrated. The reader does not feel pity for Willy because he expresses his disappointment through anger instead of a less harsh approach. When Bernard informed Willy that Biff failed math Willy immediately replied with‚ “That son-of-a-bitch!” (Miller II.72). When Willy went to Howard’s office to ask for work closer to home he ended
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STUDY GUIDE Presents Written by Arthur Miller Directed by Pam MacKinnon The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego‚ CA 92101-1696 (619) 231-1941 GlobeLearning@theoldglobe.org www.TheOldGlobe.org Saturday‚ January 22‚ 2011 - Sunday‚ February 27‚ 2011 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to The Old Globe; About the Old Globe…………………………………………………………. 3 Play Synopsis…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 The Characters………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 About the Playwright………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
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Arthur Miller is one of the most highly regarded playwrights in American History. He was best known for his plays Death of a Salesman and the Crucible. Miller was heavily influenced by what was going on in the world around him. World War II‚ The Great Depression‚ and people striving towards the American dream are often topics reflected in his plays. In his play The Death of a Salesman‚ Miller reflects on his childhood‚ his immigrant parents’ business‚ and how his family struggled after they lost
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34 years. But he left behind with all of his dreams‚ and he worked really hard for his family without giving up. Unfortunately‚ he became old and incompetent in society‚ his work‚ and his own children turned their back on him. When all hope seemed to be lost‚ his son Biff’s return to home seemed to make Willy’s life worthwhile. But that happiness did not last long‚ and the conflict between Willy and Biff led their family into downfall. By watching over his son Biff‚ Willy thinks that it is his
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husband‚ but treats him in a slightly childish manner. She even goes as far as taking his shoes off for him. Her loyalty is apparent and agrees with him whole heartedly. The way she acts towards Willy is similar to the way a mother acts towards her son‚ rather than a wife towards her husband‚ with almost no displays of affection. Willy acts in a childish manner with Linda at times. For example: Linda buys him American cheese instead of Swiss and he responds to her: “I don’t want change! I want
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through the relationship of Willy Loman and his eldest son‚ Biff. Throughout the play‚ Miller uses the continuously building relationships to reveal the true themes of the play‚ as well as to create a character of hope and a tragic character. Through Willy Loman unrealistic expectations and unrealistic view of life‚ Miller is able to create a tragic character whom with the help of conflict results in the formation of a character of hope‚ Willy’s son Biff. The use of conflict between two characters‚ one
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front of people on their paths through life. In Willy‚ the salesman’s case he is struggling to keep his life going. He is too old to work and is now realizing that. He has to rely on his former boss and a family friend for financial support. His two sons‚ Biff and Happy‚ are living two different lives and their father is now living through them. The want for the “American Dream” in the book brings sorrow to everyone part of it. The title Death of a Salesman symbolizes the “American Dream” and how
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