1.1.2 Study of a Tragedy by Another Playwright

• Who is the playwright of "Death of a Salesman"?

  Arthur Miller
• In what era is "Death of a Salesman" set?

  Post-World War II America
• The climax of "Death of a Salesman" occurs when Willy Loman attempts suicide.


  True
• What type of tragic flaw does Willy Loman possess?

  Internal conflicts
• The tragic hero in "Death of a Salesman" is Willy
• Unlike Shakespearean tragedies, "Death of a Salesman" focuses on the common man as a hero.
• What is the final resolution of "Death of a Salesman"?

  Reflection on Willy's legacy
• Willy Loman's downfall is caused by a specific tragic event.

  False
• Willy Loman's tragic flaw is his ambition, similar to Macbeth in Shakespearean tragedy.

  False
• What is Willy Loman obsessed with in Death of a Salesman?

  The American Dream
• The American Dream is not a central focus in Shakespearean tragedies, but it is critiqued for its failure in Death of a Salesman.
• The seeds that Willy tries to plant symbolize his unfulfilled dreams and hopes for the future.
• Internal monologues replace soliloquies in Death of a Salesman to reveal characters' thoughts.


  True
• The American Dream's failure is a key theme in "Death of a Salesman
• "Death of a Salesman" explores themes such as family dynamics, betrayal, and the conflict between the individual and society
• The denouement of "Death of a Salesman" involves the family's reflection on Willy's legacy
• How does Willy Loman's social status differ from Shakespearean tragic heroes?

  He is a common man
• What is Willy Loman obsessed with?

  The American Dream
• "Death of a Salesman" explores the theme of the American Dream's failure.


  True
• Arrange the plot structure elements of "Death of a Salesman" in the correct order:

  1️⃣ Exposition

  2️⃣ Rising Action

  3️⃣ Climax

  4️⃣ Falling Action

  5️⃣ Denouement
• "Death of a Salesman" provides a more psychological and character-driven take on the tragedy genre.
• Compared to Shakespearean tragedies, what type of tragic hero is Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman?

  Psychological and introspective
• What causes Willy Loman's downfall in Death of a Salesman?

  Mental and emotional deterioration
• Willy Loman's downfall is caused by his inability to accept reality.


  True
• Family betrayal is a central theme in both Shakespearean tragedies and Death of a Salesman.


  True
• The flute music in Death of a Salesman evokes Willy's nostalgic memories of his father's legacy.

  True
• Death of a Salesman was written by Arthur Miller.
• Unlike Shakespeare's tragedies, "Death of a Salesman" is set in post-World War II America.


  True
• What is the setting of "Death of a Salesman"?

  Post-World War II America
• What kind of approach does "Death of a Salesman" take to tragedy?

  Psychological
• Willy Loman's tragic flaw includes mental instability and the inability to accept reality
• The American Dream is critiqued as a failure in "Death of a Salesman
• Match the symbolic element with its meaning in "Death of a Salesman":

  Willy's car ↔️ Obsession with the American Dream

  Seeds ↔️ Unfulfilled dreams

  Flute music ↔️ Nostalgia for the past
• The seeds Willy tries to plant symbolize his unfulfilled dreams and hopes for the future
• Symbolic elements in "Death of a Salesman" add depth to the play's exploration of the human condition.


  True
• "Death of a Salesman" uses detailed stage directions to create an immersive experience for the audience.

  True
• Match the technique with its use in "Death of a Salesman":

  Realistic dialogue ↔️ Reflects everyday life

  Detailed stage directions ↔️ Creates immersive experience

  Internal monologues ↔️ Reveals psychological depth

  American Dream symbolism ↔️ Emphasizes themes
• Willy Loman is a common man, a traveling salesman
• "Death of a Salesman" explores themes such as the failure of the American Dream.
• Willy Loman is a common man, unlike the high social standing of Shakespearean tragic heroes.