Death of a salesman

• Who is the main character in "Death of a Salesman"?

  Willy Loman
• How does Willy define success?

  By popularity and being well-liked
• What is a major theme in "Death of a Salesman"?

  The conflict between illusion and reality
• How does Willy's perception of reality affect his life?

  It leads to his misery and inability to accept his circumstances
• What does Willy believe about success and popularity?

  He believes that being popular is key to being successful
• Who is Willy's long-suffering wife?

  Linda Loman
• How does Linda feel about Willy?

  She is completely obsessed with him and needs him
• What does Willy's exhaustion signify?

  He is at the end of his rope and overwhelmed by life
• What does the "silver athletic trophy" symbolize?

  It suggests falling short of societal expectations
• What does having a refrigerator symbolize in the play?

  It symbolizes wealth and materialism
• How does Willy feel about his relationship with Biff?

  They have contradicting feelings towards each other
• What does Biff's statement about being "lost" suggest?

  It indicates that all the Lomans are lost in different ways
• How does Happy view women?

  He sees them as possessions to be won
• What does Biff's desire to live rurally signify?

  His wish to escape societal expectations and restrictions
• What does Willy think is the reason for Biff's lack of success?

  He believes Biff is lazy
• How does the audience feel about Willy and Biff's relationship?

  They feel a sense of instability and conflict
• What does Linda's reaction to Willy's behavior indicate?

  She has developed an iron repression of her expectations
• What does Willy's "mercurial nature" refer to?

  His quick mood changes
• What does the phrase "mobile concurrency of past and present" imply about Willy's mind?

  Willy has destroyed the boundaries between past and present
• How does Willy's inability to distinguish between illusion and reality affect his relationships?

  It creates conflict and misunderstanding with those around him
• What does Biff's confusion about his identity suggest?

  He has never thought for himself and is influenced by his father's expectations
• What does the term "claustrophobia" refer to in the context of Willy's environment?

  Willy feels surrounded by larger societal pressures
• How does Willy's perception of success contribute to his downfall?

  His unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment and despair
• What does the phrase "he only feels safe and free in his home" suggest about Willy's character?

  He feels vulnerable and judged by society
• What does the phrase "he has lost and let go of his dreams" indicate about Biff's character development?

  He is beginning to accept reality and seek a more realistic path
• What does Willy's statement "the trouble is he's lazy" reveal about his character?

  It shows his tendency to blame others for his failures
• How does the author create confusion in the audience regarding Willy's perception of Biff?

  By presenting contradictory statements about Biff's work ethic
• What does the exploration of Willy's mental state reveal about the themes of the play?

  It highlights the impact of societal pressures on individual identity
• What does the phrase "he thinks that women are possessions" suggest about Happy's views on relationships?

  He objectifies women and views them as trophies
• What does the phrase "he is more confused than hard-skinned" imply about Happy's character?

  He struggles with his identity and lacks resilience
• How does Biff's desire to escape societal expectations reflect on his character?

  It shows his struggle for personal freedom and authenticity
• What does the phrase "he needs to be more realistic now" suggest about Biff's growth?

  He is starting to confront the truth about his life and aspirations
• How does Willy's perception of success affect his relationship with Biff?

  It creates tension and misunderstanding between them
• What does the term "towering, angular shapes" refer to in the context of Willy's environment?

  It symbolizes the overwhelming societal pressures he faces
• How does the author use flashbacks in the play?

  To reveal Willy's perceptions and memories
• What does Willy's inability to distinguish between illusion and reality suggest about his mental state?

  It indicates a deep psychological struggle and confusion
• What does the phrase "he has destroyed the boundaries between now and then" imply about Willy's character?

  He is trapped in his memories and unable to move forward
• What does the term "iron repression" refer to in Linda's character?

  Her ability to suppress her expectations of Willy
• How does Willy's perception of the American Dream contribute to his downfall?

  His unrealistic expectations lead to his despair and failure