deserve pity. One would feel sorry for a noble man‚ which Willy is not. Willy lives vicariously through his sons and when they do not live up to his expectations he becomes frustrated. The reader does not feel pity for Willy because he expresses his disappointment through anger instead of a less harsh approach. When Bernard informed Willy that Biff failed math Willy immediately replied with‚ “That son-of-a-bitch!” (Miller II.72). When Willy went to Howard’s office to ask for work closer to home he ended
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Never willing to accept defeat before her husband does‚ Linda Loman deals with her family on a daily basis. She has a husband‚ Willy who is a salesman searching to achieve the American dream both for himself and his sons‚ whom he quarrels with as much as he loves them. But Willy is getting old‚ and fear of his yet to be accomplished goals seem to speak to Linda. Some critics claim that Linda is "above self-pity" and that "her confidence in him is unshaken". Others complain that she "offers more encouragement
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and written literary tradition‚ primarily in English and Swahili‚ the two official language of the country. One of the best known pieces of Kenyan literature is Utendi wa Tambuka‚ which translates to The Story of Tambuka. Written by Mwengo‚ the epic poem is one of the earliest known documents in Swahili. Kenya has various great authors and numerous authors of European background also wrote or based their books in Kenya. The best known of these include Isak Dinesen‚ whose “Out of Africa” was the basis
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Arthur Miller is one of the most highly regarded playwrights in American History. He was best known for his plays Death of a Salesman and the Crucible. Miller was heavily influenced by what was going on in the world around him. World War II‚ The Great Depression‚ and people striving towards the American dream are often topics reflected in his plays. In his play The Death of a Salesman‚ Miller reflects on his childhood‚ his immigrant parents’ business‚ and how his family struggled after they lost
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Unfortunately‚ he became old and incompetent in society‚ his work‚ and his own children turned their back on him. When all hope seemed to be lost‚ his son Biff’s return to home seemed to make Willy’s life worthwhile. But that happiness did not last long‚ and the conflict between Willy and Biff led their family into downfall. By watching over his son Biff‚ Willy thinks that it is his own fault that made Biff wanders around without knowing what to do in his life. Willy thinks that if he kills himself
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front of people on their paths through life. In Willy‚ the salesman’s case he is struggling to keep his life going. He is too old to work and is now realizing that. He has to rely on his former boss and a family friend for financial support. His two sons‚ Biff and Happy‚ are living two different lives and their father is now living through them. The want for the “American Dream” in the book brings sorrow to everyone part of it. The title Death of a Salesman symbolizes the “American Dream” and how
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many years. He starts to explain to his wife why he has returned so early and empty handed: I was driving along‚ you understand? And I was fine. I was even observing the scenery. You can imagine‚ me looking at scenery‚ on the road every week of my life. But it’s so beautiful up there‚ Linda‚ the trees are so thick‚ and the sun is warm. I opened the windshield and just let the warm air bathe over me. And then all of a sudden I’m
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through the relationship of Willy Loman and his eldest son‚ Biff. Throughout the play‚ Miller uses the continuously building relationships to reveal the true themes of the play‚ as well as to create a character of hope and a tragic character. Through Willy Loman unrealistic expectations and unrealistic view of life‚ Miller is able to create a tragic character whom with the help of conflict results in the formation of a character of hope‚ Willy’s son Biff. The use of conflict between two characters‚ one
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Willy that he now also has a failed relationship with his sons‚ and this attributes to his sense of feeling boxed in. Willy refers back to the past many times and longs for life to be like it used to be. While talking about the changing city he remembers his old relationship with one of his sons: “Remember those two beautiful elm trees out there? When I and Biff hung the swing between them?” Willy wishes to go back to the old days when his sons and he got along. He’s very nostalgic and remembers old
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husband‚ but treats him in a slightly childish manner. She even goes as far as taking his shoes off for him. Her loyalty is apparent and agrees with him whole heartedly. The way she acts towards Willy is similar to the way a mother acts towards her son‚ rather than a wife towards her husband‚ with almost no displays of affection. Willy acts in a childish manner with Linda at times. For example: Linda buys him American cheese instead of Swiss and he responds to her: “I don’t want change! I want
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