Describe the first impression which the audience is given of Willy Loman.
Troubled; because he cannot drive without being distracted. "I just couldn't make it Linda"- defeated, despair, ashamed. Desperate guy asking for help.
What comment does Willy make about the scenery during his drive h...
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Describe the first impression which the audience is given of Willy Loman. - answer Troubled;
because he cannot drive without being distracted. "I just couldn't make it Linda"- defeated,
despair, ashamed. Desperate guy asking for help.
What comment does Willy make about the scenery during his drive home, and how is this
significant? - answer Nature is distracting to him; he has a connection with nature.
How does Willy contradict himself during his opening remarks about Biff? - answer Willy refers
to Biff as a lazy bum, but then contradicts himself by calling him a hard worker and that he's not
lazy. Willy is in denial.
Describe Willy's reaction to the American cheese. What commentary is Miller making about his
character here? - answer Shows that his resistance cannot even change with small details.
How does the open window reflect Willy's attitude towards his environment? - answer It shows
that Willy feels "boxed in". He doesn't realize the windows are open because the neighborhood
has changed so much. The new buildings block the breeze.
When Willy reflects on the past, what attracts him? - answer Willy longs for nature. He longs for
the smell of the flowers through the open window. Willy and Biff had a better relationship when
the neighborhood was't cluttered.
What comment does Willy make about the Chevy? - answer He thought he was driving the
Chevy, but he wasn't.
Linda- "open the windshield"
Willy- "you can't"-- he thought he was driving the chevy.
Chevy- his connection with his sons
, What is the significance of Biff's comment to Happy: "I can't get near him"? - answer Biff and
willy's relationship is separating. Whenever he goes near his father he feels mocked and it
always starts an argument. Biff claims to be trying to get near his father.
How does Biff's remark about wasting his life reflect his personality? - answer He acknowledges
his failure and accepts this truth. Sense of utility. He realizes he is wasting his life only when he
comes home (because of Willy and Happy)
How does Happy's comment about his friend in Long Island reflect the priorities of life? - answer
Happy isn't happy. He knows he would be always looking for something else like his friend.
Happy prefers comfort over happiness.
How does Biff use Happy's Long Island friend to support his effort to convince hm to go out
West? - answer Change your life style, don't be like your friend. Live with me out west.
How does Willy's comment about Biff and his relationship with girls reflect his relationship with
his son? - answer Willy says he shouldn't worry about girls, but then admires how they pay for
him. Dynamic: Biff can't do anything wrong. Even when something threaten's Biff's perfect
image, Willy turns it around because of his denial.
How does Willy's advice to Happy about how to clean the car windows reflect the difference
between his relationship with Biff versus his relationship with Happy? - answer Not just an
innocent thing when Willy tells Biff to help Happy, Willy admires Biff more than he admires
Happy.
Why does Happy tell his father on several occasions, "Im losing weight, you notice, Pop?" -
answer Happy is trying to impress Willy. He is seeking attention from Willy.
What is the significance of Biff's borrowing the football, and how does Willy react? - answer Biff
can't do anything wrong. Even when something threaten's Biff's perfect image, Willy turns it
around because of his denial.
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