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    tales‚ dreams and movies” stated screenwriter Christopher Volger (“The Writers Journey”). The traditional hero quest plotline is seen anywhere from old Greek myths to the blockbuster films of today. All hero quests have the same set of steps; some are harder to define then others. The steps of the hero quest include; the call‚ the threshold‚ the descent‚ trials and ordeals‚ the abyss‚ transformation‚ atonement and finally the return. The call is the first step in a traditional hero quest. The Call

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    tip of the iceberg. The thing is‚ our choices shape us into who we become. In Death of a Salesman‚ Arthur Miller creates this theme perfectly through his use of characterization development on the Loman family. Miller’s splendid work of literature depicts a family that was once connected‚ spiral out of control due to the choices they made. Each member of the family made choices‚ good and bad. Some resulting in death‚ oblivion and confusion. Others achieved personal progression and discovered

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    Death of a Salesman Miller uses memory as a time travel device. Identify the point of view of the flashbacks. Can their integrity/validity be trusted? Cite evidence. Regardless of the setting taking place in 1948‚ Willy Loman is continuously re-living his past in the form of flashbacks. Even though Willy Loman is reminiscing over his own memory‚ the information that he is providing the readers with may not be the full truth. Many reasons may contribute to this thought; his old age can be a factor

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    Conflict in Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” In “Death of a Salesman‚” Arthur Miller’s use of conflict develops the setting and secures the interest and attention of the reader. Conflict achieves the intrigue needed to hold the audience’s attention to allow the author to express the significance of the story. Miller uses his main character‚ Willy Lowman‚ to analyze the conflict of the American Dream versus happiness through material wealth. The conflicts of illusions versus reality‚ individual

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    about her husband Willy to her sons Biff and Happy. Linda says that her husband deserves respect because he has worked so hard for them and that no human being is disposable. This is her plea that Willy deserves respect and attention and that he shouldn’t die without feeling like what he did mattered. Part 2- 2. In the 1950’s after World War II‚ many Americans had this vision of an ideal America and the pursuit of happiness. Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman discusses Willy Loman’s need spent

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    Death of a Salesman: Symbols Many symbols are incorporated into the play "Death of a Sales man" and they in turn relate to both character and theme. The hose‚ tape recorder and the seeds are some of these symbols. The hose in Miller’s drama directly relates to the theme of d eath. The hose is a line attached to the gas main in Willy’s house which allows him to snif f the gas. This action can be seen as Willy’s suicide wish‚ and escape from the realities of life. As seen in the loss of his job and

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    AP WORLD HISTORY: 2013-14 Questions: Blood Money Name: Date: 10/9/13 Directions: Read the article linked in Moodle and prepare responses to the following questions for discussion on Tuesday‚ 10/15/13. Please write out your answers to facilitate the discussion‚ although I will not be collecting them. In addition‚ please print out a copy of the article at home to bring to class on Tuesday. 1) Who is Baldwin Spencer and what is he demanding? Baldwin Spencer is the prime minister of Antigua

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    1) In a traditional “Quest” story structure the compulsion of the hero to action has two parts; first‚ though the hero would prefer to remain in their own environment‚ some terrible event prevents this from being the case. “We begin with the reason why the hero and his companions set out on their journey in the first place. The Quest usually begins on a note of the most urgent compulsion. For the hero to remain quietly ‘at home’ (or wherever he happens to be) has become impossible. Some fearful

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    According to my Strength Quest Inventory‚ I am a developer‚ with a strong belief system‚ someone who takes complete responsibility for their actions. I am connected to the world at large and have confidence that I will achieve the goal set before me (Strengths Quest). As a developer I often frustrate my Children‚ because I see their potential even when they do not. I am constantly reminding them about how important an education is and I am often greeted with I know or I am working on it; however

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    happy. After the war‚ America became infatuated with money and business. For this reason‚ the Jazz Age gave a taste of the American Dream to the people who lived in this time period (Hamilton 4-7). The American Dream is a dream in which an individual has the ability to start from nothing‚ work hard‚ and have success.

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