Death of a Salesman

Hastings Refirgerator Willy's belief that well advertised proudcts are the best. Sneakers Biff's dreams-then he burns them (unfulfilled dream) Alaska Timberland Willy's missed opportunity with Ben Jungle Ben's success and the mystery behind how he became so rich. Mended Stockings Willy cheating (flashback) Fearless Characters Something Willy admires, his two sons Burning Woods Willy's crumbling dreams Green Velvet Slippers Dave Single...

Why has Willy returned home early at the beginning of the play? He had difficulty driving & almost crashed. Describe Willy. He's blunt, arrogant, angry, & suicidal. He wants to be loved. Describe Linda & explain how she treats Willy. She's Willy's wife & she admires him. She's also caring. How does Willy describe his son, Biff? He describes Biff as a lazy bum. Why has Biff come home & what's bothering him? He poses his return home as a choice to leave the ra...

Who said this? "And I never got anywhere because you blew me so full of hot air I could never stand taking orders from anybody! That's whose fault it is!" Biff Loman Who said this? "He's been trying to kill himself." Linda Loman Why are Biff and Willy at odds with one another? Willy wants Biff to become a successful salesman and "live the American Dream," but Biff just wants a simple life as a farmhand. What does Willy tell young Biff and Happy about their Uncle...

What does the description of the setting suggest about the mood of this play? Small house surrounded by tall buildings suggests that the mood is depressing and nostalgic. How does Linda define her role as a wife and mother? She defines her role as a housewife, she obeys him, & she protects him from himself Describe the relationship between Biff and Happy. Biff & Happy are brothers and are thinking about living together and working together. What is wrong with Willy? Why d...