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    In Arthur Miller’s play Death of a Salesman‚ through his character Linda Loman‚ the author discloses support toward her husband Willy. Linda Loman continues to show support to Willy‚ even after all the heartache he has put her through. Here‚ Miller portrays that in Willy’s old age Linda is still making excuses as to why Willy’s health is the way it is. “Willy: I don’t remember the last five minutes… Linda: Maybe it’s your glasses. You never went for your new glasses. Willy: No‚ I see everything”

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    Comparison-Contrast Essay Conquering Morals In Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman‚ Biff grows up to become one of the most misunderstood and mistreated characters in the play. Biff’s parents‚ Linda and Willy‚ adored him all of his childhood‚ and saw him as the well-liked kid that others also idolized. Later in life‚ Biff makes one mistake in his father’s eyes -- wanting to work on a farm in an open environment instead of becoming a salesman -- and his parents hold it over him for the rest of his life

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    profession seems to be an attempt to support the heroic aspect of Willy’s death and he states‚ “He’s a man way out there in the blue‚ riding on a smile and a shoeshine...a salesman is got to dream‚ boy." This seems to attribute Willy’s work to forces he had to content with‚ which killed him. On the contrary‚ Willy failed to realize he had other choices‚ and could have chosen other paths‚ even in his state of mind. His death seems slightly heroic in the sense he gave his life for his son’s pursuit

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    I believe there can be a turning pint in a person’s life after which nothing will ever be the same. Such is the case in Arthur Miller’s play‚ Death of a Salesman‚ when Willy Loman’s son Biff reaches a "point of no return" after discovering that Willy is having an affair with a woman in Boston. The shock and disillusionment from this revelaation made Biff see his father in a new light ande he would never be able to return to a life in which he trusted or respected his father. The quote "often

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    NOTES ON TRANSLATION CRITICISM sources: House ‘Quality’‚ House Model‚ Newmark Textbook A criticism of a translation is different from a review of a translation. Review = comment on new translations‚ description and evaluation as to whether they are worth reading and buying Criticism = a broader activity‚ analysis in detail‚ evaluating old and new translations ‚ assuming that readers know the translation Translation criticism should take into account all the factors and elements in the process

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    Father’s and Son’s at most times are able to relate to each other because they have been through many of the same life experiences. The play “Death Of a Salesman” is written by Arthur Miller and the movie “About Time” is directed by Richard Curtis. Both these movies incorporate two different sides to the father son relationship. In both examples there is love and affection between the father’s and sons. Willy won’t accept his son for who he is and is a bad role model‚ while James encourages his

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    Although it is seen in Act 1‚ it becomes more evident in Act 2 that Willy only fears of diminishing pride and popularity. It is in Act 2 where the meaning behind the story’s title‚ Death of a Salesman‚ is revealed: Willy states‚ “when he died‚ hundreds of salesmen and buyers were at his funeral” (idk). Dave Singleman was a popular man‚ and Willy strives to be as popular as Dave was‚ which is why he has the job of a seller. Furthermore‚ when Willy is fired from his job‚ he becomes devastated. Being

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    We all have goals and dreams we want to accomplish. But the pursuit of a dream based on false illusions will ultimately lead to tragedy. This is true in Arthur Miller’s play‚ "Death of a Salesman"‚ and in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel‚ "The Great Gatsby". In both works‚ the main character is in pursuit of a dream for success that ultimately causes his demise. The American Dream is the idea that through hard work‚ courage‚ and determination one can achieve prosperity. Based on the Protestant work ethic

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    In the restaurant scene of Death of a Salesman both Biff and Happy betray Willy‚ but in two different‚ distinct ways. Happy denies being related to his father‚ but does so behind Willy’s back. Biff‚ on the other hand‚ betrays Willy to his face by lying about and disappointing his father with the results of Biff’s meeting with Bill Oliver. Biff’s betrayal is worse because he hurt Willy more than Happy did‚ by lying to his face. While Biff’s intentions may be good‚ he just makes the situation worse

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    Social / Biological Death Humans are bound to die inevitably. Not a single person‚ no matter how much money you have‚ or how beautiful you are‚ death is inescapable. While we all know we are eventually be deceased‚ we try to make the best of it. We all strive to make our life as comfortable as possible; surround ourselves with warm people‚ fall in love‚ start a family‚ make friends‚ and the list goes on. Majority of people lead a normal‚ satisfying happy life until their age catches up and passes

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