Death of a salesman by arthur miller
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Characters: Willy Loman, Linda (his wife), their sons Happy (32) and Biff (34), Ben (Willy's brother), Charley (their neighbour), Bernard (Charley's son), Howard Wagner (Willy's boss), the woman (Willy's affair) play takes place within 24 hours time shifts (crucial events that happened about 17 years ago) relationships in the past/present (change) different attitudes (success etc.) When does Willy escape into the past? - at times of conflicts - suppressed feelings of guilt - inability to cope with reality - tense relationship with sons - past: subjective presentation of action Why does Willy commit suicide? - he cheated on his wife - he wants to make it clear to his sons that he is well-known and popular (funeral) - insurance money, 20000 dollars - W. thinks that Biff will worship him for it - conflicts with Biff, Biff's failure - boys turned their backs on him - Willy is fired - financial problems, depts - he thinks that he is more worth death than alive Is Death of a Salesman a tragedy? - not classified as a tragedy, only elements. Is Willy a tragic hero? No: - Willy has never been successful, ® his downfall doesn't effect a whole community (only in his illusion!) - no person of title, reputation - he could have prevented the tragedy - heroes die for their persuasion, bravery, love ® no real hero - no recognition of his mistakes, one knows what will happen Pia Fischer
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