Death of a Salesman

by Arthur Miller

Death of Salesman

  1. Identify and DESCRIBE the following:
    1. Setting:
    2. Willy Loman:
    3. Linda Loman:
    4. Biff Loman:
    5. Happy Loman:
    6. Uncle Ben:
    7. Charley:
    8. Bernard:
    9. Howard Wagner:
  2. What signs do you see in the play that Willy is getting senile?
  3. What does Willy want out of Life?
  4. What sign(s) is/are there that Willy is contemplating suicide?
  5. Why has Biff had difficulty keeping a job?
  6. Note when Uncle Ben appears in the play. What does this show you about Willy?
  7. Why is "being liked" so important to Willy?
  8. What signs are there in the play that Willy is ultimately a failure? How does Willy cope with these harsh realities?
  9. What plan does Biff offer that gives Willy hope? What happens to the plan?
  10. While Willy and his son had been very close in younger years, what has caused them to become estranged? How has this "incident" in Boston affected their lives?
  11. Explain the significance of the scene where Willy is planting in the garden.
  12. What does Biff reveal to Willy in his final emotional speech to him? What is Willy's reaction?
  13. What convinces Willy to commit suicide?
  14. Describe and explain the following people's reactions to Willy's death:
    1. Biff:
    2. Charley:
    3. Happy:
    4. Linda:
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