Analysis: This quote is important because a common theme throughout the story is the road to success. It reveals how in Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman believes that to be successful, one has to have contacts in high place, a pretty face, and a good personality. The author says it this way so the readers can understand how Willy views the road to success, so they can see what’s going through Willy Loman’ The tone/mood of this passage is self deception. Analysis: This quote is important because this is what’s constantly going through Willy’s head. That someday he’d just hit the jackpot and make it big. It reveals how Willy Loman believes that, all of a sudden, a man can become crazy rich despite not working hard enough. The author says it …show more content…
It reveals that Willy Loman is dead and that his family is grieving. The author says it this way so readers know for certain that Willy Loman is dead, that the rest of the characters are attending his funeral. The tone of this passage is somber being as a character just died. Analysis: This quote is important because it mentions diamonds, which is a big symbol throughout the story. It reveals how to Willy, diamonds are a sort of tangible wealth and something Willy can pass on to his sons. The author says it this way so readers can understand why Willy is about to do— kill himself so Biff will have his insurance money. The tone is foreboding as readers get a sense that something dark is about to happen. Analysis: This quote is important because once more, Willy is remembering the past. It reveals how our main character is always missing the past and also how cluttered the area is where the Loman’s live. The author says it this way so we know that the neighborhood used to be really beautiful and also that Biff and Loman used to do things together. The tone of this passage is nostalgic, as Willy misses the