Death of a salesman by Arthr miller, born in 1915. Grew up during period of great depression, wrote plays and became very successful. Also married actress Marylyn Monroe. Miller was influenced to write the play because of an uncle who was a salesman as a tragedy criticizing the countries focus on capitialism and materialisn, death of a salesman also tackles the difficulties of obtaining the American dream. The story alternates between the past and present using a stream of consciesness tecnique and flashbacks. (Examples) The play takes place in the 1940’s American society. The play is mostly set in Brooklyn, New York. That is where Willys home is located in between larger, overwhelming apartment buildings. “Bricks and windows windows and bricks.” Death of a salesman is told mainly from protagonist Willy loman’s point of view. …show more content…
Willy beliefs Biff should also become a salesman, Willy tries to escape reality by recalling his memories leaning on others for support and doing things he shouldn’t. “Ill take a walk, but in your slippers?” After biff and his brother Happy leave his father at a restaurant his mother Linda gets involved. “Don’t you care whether he lives or dies”? The more fighting in sues, they eventually reconcile. “Will you take that phony dream and burn it before something happens”. Loman then sacrifices himself in the hope that his son will use the insurance money to follow in his