Willy

• What is the main issue the character is facing?

  Memory issues
• How does the character feel about reminiscing?

  He enjoys reminiscing about the past
• What is the character's reaction to change?

  He dislikes change and prefers stability
• What does the character say when offered whipped cheese instead of Swiss cheese?

  “There’s too many people; I don't want change”
• How does the character's emotional state fluctuate?

  He is very changeable in his emotions
• How does the character interact with his wife?

  He can be snappy and loses his temper easily
• What does the character say when he loses his temper?

  “I said nothing happened, didn’t you hear me?”
• What is the character's profession?

  Salesman
• How old is the character?

  In his 60s
• How many sons does the character have?

  Two sons
• What are the names of the character's sons?

  Biff and Happy
• What is the character's relationship with Biff like?

  He is disappointed and expects more from him
• How does the character's view of Biff change?

  From disapproval to admiration
• What does the character call Biff at one point?

  “He is a lazy bum”
• What does the character later say about Biff's potential?

  “He could be big in no time”
• What is the character's view on Biff's work ethic?

  “One thing about Biff is he’s never lazy”
• What does the character do as part of his job?

  Travels to buyers with sample cases
• What does the character show to buyers?

  The Wanger company “line”
• What skills are important for being a salesman?

  Charisma and charm to attract buyers
• What tactics does the character use in sales?

  Over-exaggerate, lie, and tell good stories
• What is the character's charm considered?

  His tool of the trade
• Why is the character's job becoming obsolete?

  Due to the rise of television, radio, and telephones