"A melody is heard, played upon a flute. It is small and fine, telling of grass and trees and the horizon"
-Stage directions
Flute= eerie, associated with dreams and nature, not drawing attention to itself
Horizon= hope is far away/ long gone
"Towering, angular shapes behind it, surroundi...
Death of A Salesman Questions with
100% correct answers
How does Charley differ from Willy? - answer He us more succesful, kind, confident, and a
realist.
How does Ben represent Willy's missed opportunities? - answer He tells Willy about
opportunities in Alaska to make money off gold and timber
Why does Willy admire Ben so much? - answer Because he's a risk taker and successful
What does Howard symbolize? - answer Impersonality of big business
Why does Willy think of Ben after he's fired? - answer He has regrets of not going with him to
Alaska
What caused Willy to turn down Ben? - answer Linda said he was building something with his
current job and he believed it
What beliefs are emphasized in the Ebbetts field flashback? How do they contrast with Charley's
values? - answer Willy is an idealist and always hyped up Biff but we never know that if he's
actually a good player. Charley is real he says it's just a game and downplays it while Willy thinks
it's an important thing. Charley knows a good education is still essential
What allusion to suicide does Willy make with Charley? What's Charley's response? - answer He
says a man is worth more dead than alive. Charley said a man is worth nothing dead and
dissuades him
Why won't Willy accept Charley's job? - answer Pride and he's admit his dream of being the
best Salesman is gone.
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