other classical writers‚ thus defining Death of a Salesman as a tragedy. Willy Loman is a tragic hero. He fears that while he hopes to be viewed as a good‚ decent human being‚ others might not agree. He wants to believe that he’s a well-liked‚ decent person who doesn’t make mistakes. The truth is that he makes mistakes (many that haunt him)‚ and that he is human. Willy does not consider his flaws normal and severely regrets his shortcomings. As he sees it‚ Willy raises his children poorly and doesn’t
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THE CRITICAL FORTUNES OF ARTHUR MILLER’S DEATH OF A SALESMAN ____________ A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of California State University‚ Chico ____________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in English ____________ by Angela M. Metzger Summer 2009 THE CRITICAL FORTUNES OF ARTHUR MILLER’S DEATH OF A SALESMAN A Thesis by Angela M. Metzger Summer 2009 APPROVED BY THE INTERIM DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE‚ INTERNATIONAL‚ AND INTERDISCIPLINARY
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Arthur Miller’s "Death of a Salesman" reflects the numerous issues post-war United States was dealing with during the late 1940’s when it was written. Death of a Salesman was written and published in 1949‚ when the United States was booming with new economic capabilities and new found power‚ resulting in a golden age regardless of the growing tensions of the threat of communist invasion. Racial violence and the escalating issues regarding the deluded American dream that was turning out to be quite
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One who lives their life in truth will be happier than one who lives in lies. Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller is about a salesman named Willy Loman who struggles with change within his life. During the movie‚ Linda plays the role of Willy’s wife and the mother of their two children‚ Biff and Happy Loman. Linda tries to help her husband as he goes through a tough time with his job. Linda is the supportive character that tries to make peace between everyone. To begin with‚ Linda can be described
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In Death of a Salesman‚ written by playwright Arthur Miller‚ the protagonist Willy Loman is portrayed as an unsuccessful salesman trying to support his family while trying to reach inner peace with himself. Willy’s relationships with other significant characters in the play helps define him as a character. Willy’s boss‚ Howard‚ is also a reality check. Howard treats Willy as though he is a child; he has no respect for Willy. One turning point of the play is when Howard fires Willy because he feels
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Willy Loman is a 63 years old man who works as a salesman and lives in New York. He drives to Boston and Portland to make sales. The energy it takes to drive for so long has put Willy into stress and too much to bear. Willy is so obsessed on living the “American dream” that he thinks he has it all. Willy sometimes has these deceptions that he is very successful. These thoughts makes him feel better about himself and his life. He has two sons ‚ Biff and Happy ‚ he teaches them that if you are well
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Biff: “will you take that phony dream and burn it before something happens” Compare how the authors of Death of a salesman and “street car named desire explore the conflict between truth and illusion Truth and illusion are utilized in Tennessee Williams “Streetcar Named Desire” and Arthur Miller’s “Death of a salesman” through the use of the character; to lead the reader to a possible conclusion on the beliefs that went into the American dream that prompted people to work hard was that america
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“The Glass Menagerie” and “The Death of a Salesman” In Tennessee William’s Glass Menagerie and Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman‚ the reader can see two characters who make their best effort to move on from their pasts. Biff and Tom both grudge the lives they feel cornered in‚ as if they were forced on them in the form of family responsibility; while Biff blames Willy‚ Tom blames Amanda. Both characters search for a way out from their sorrowful lives‚ often in the appearance of adventure‚ whether
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Salinger and ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Arthur Miller are both texts that were written throughout this time of social‚ cultural‚ spiritual and economic metamorphosis. ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ through the portrayal of Holden Caulfield‚ explores an individual’s tumultuous tale throughout city living and teenage years of post WW2 America‚ hoping to find recognition‚ companionship and purpose‚ but falling short of their expectations of themselves. Likewise in ‘Death of a Salesman’‚ Willy Loman is used
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Illusion vs. Reality In Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman‚ Willy Loman cannot decipher the difference of illusion and reality. He roams around in a dream-like state- confused‚ and unaware of reality. Due to his inability to remain focused on the truth‚ a constant struggle developed inside of him‚ engulfing Willy’s thought process. In the end‚ Willy’s inability to accept reality results in his death. Willy Loman‚ a salesman from New York‚ was an extremely confused man. He worked a job in which
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