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Explain Miller’s repeated symbolism of nature in Act I.
Book: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller pp. 23 – 33
Video: “Moses Parts the Sea - The Ten Commandments” by Movieclips
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Explain Arthur Miller’s motive for writing Death of a Salesman, based on his biography.
Standards
RI.7.2
Analyze the purpose of the stage directions.
RL.7.5RL.7.6
RL.7.4
Analyze how Miller uses juxtaposition of the stockings to symbolize his inability to provide for his family.
RL.7.4RL.7.5
Analyze how Linda’s dialogue contributes to the playwright’s critique of American culture (of capitalism).
RL.7.5
Analyze how Biff and Happy’s dialogue contributes to the mood.
Explain how Arthur Miller’s belief about American culture (capitalism) seeps into this scene between worker and boss.
RL.7.2RL.7.4
Explain how the author uses monologue to develop the theme of popularity and reputation.
RL.7.2RL.7.5
Explain how Miller juxtaposes Charley and Willy in order to reveal Willy’s tendency for self-destruction and false pride.
RL.7.3
Analyze how self-deception functions as a coping mechanism for Willy Loman.
Explain Willy’s motivation to commit suicide.
Analyze how Willy’s self-deception leads to his suicide.
Debate whether or not Willy’s suicide resolved any of his problems.
SL.7.1
Explain how Willy Loman can be defined as a tragic hero.
W.7.2
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