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A Look at the Cost of the American dream Death of a Salesman A Look at the Cost of the American dream eprentice.sdsu.edu/F044/egutierrez/presentation.ppt

About the Playwright: Arthur Miller Born in New York City on October 17, 1915 Began as playwright at University of Michigan Pulitzer Prize winner for Death of A Salesman Double winner of New York Drama Critics Circle Award Interview with Charlie Rose

Married Marilyn Monroe in 1956- Divorced her in 1961

Central Themes Addresses family conflict in post-World War II America Takes a close look at the price paid for the “American Dream” Charges America with creating a capitalist materialism centered around a postwar economy This materialism skewed the original view of the “American Dream” as envisioned by the founding fathers

Major Characters Willy Loman Biff Loman Linda Loman Happy Loman Charley Bernard Ben The Woman Howard Wagner Stanley Jenny Miss Forsythe and Letta

Willy Loman Father, traveling salesman Believes in chasing the American Dream although he never achieves it Pins his failed hopes on his sons, Biff and Happy Becomes mentally ill when pressure of reality crushes his illusions

Linda Loman Loving, devoted wife Naïve and realistic of Willy’s hopes Emotionally supportive of Willy Willy’s strength until his tragic perishing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAkKa0X73mw&feature=related

Biff Loman Elder son, 34 years old High school standout-football star, many male friends, and female admirers Academic failures lead to a life of kleptomania Represents Willy’s vulnerable, tragic side Fails to reconcile his father’s expectations

Happy Loman Younger son, 32 years old In Biff’s shadow all his life Relentless sex and professional drive Represents Willy’s sense of self importance and ambition Often engages in bad business ethics

Something to Click about A scene from a high school performance

Charley The Lomans’ next door neighbor Successful businessman Often gives Willy financial support Described sadly as Willy’s only friend Willy is jealous of Charley’s success

Bernard Charley’s son Successful lawyer Often mocked by Willy for being studious Compared to Loman sons by Willy; they do not measure up to his success

Ben Willy’s deceased older brother Independently wealthy Appears to Willy in daydreams Willy’s symbol of success that he desperately wants for his sons

Motifs to Discuss After Reading the Play Seeds/Garden: Miller uses these motifs throughout his play to symbolize Willy’s need and desire for success. They also represent the legacy that Willy never leaves with his family

The Jungle: The jungle, or woods, represents the chaotic yet rewarding nature of life. Ben tells Willy, “the jungle is dark but full of diamonds.” - the American Dream, but it can kill you

Biff’s stealing: This symbolizes the inherent impossibility of Willy’s strategy for success – the illusion that the “Lomans” are special and don’t have to work their way up.

Stockings: These represent Willy’s adultery as well as the “phoniness” of Willy’s existence. Tennis/Sports: Bernard’s reference to tennis ironically proves his success and the Lomans’ failure (their lives revolve around sports, sporting goods)

Illusion vs. reality : even the stage has invisible walls: what is more important, how we view things or whether we view things? – conflicting ideals: are both real? - would the truth set Willy free?