act 1 first flashback

Question 1

what is the significance of the time when it happens

Answer 1

the reality is the complete opposite

Question 2

what lie has Happy told about his job

Answer 2

that he is a would be merchandise manager when really he is one of the 2 assistants to the assistant

Question 3

What are Biffs plans

Answer 3

to settle in business by getting a favour from Bill Oliver

Question 4

what quote suggests the Lowmans have been chasing the American Dream for a long time

Answer 4

‘i’ll have my own business’

Question 5

what is the relevance of it looking back on willy’s parenting and how does this link to modern tragedy

Answer 5

he is reflecting on being a bad parent which shows chaos in the family

Question 6

what motif is potentially established

Answer 6

nostalgia

Question 7

how does the scene show him as a tragic hero

Answer 7

has ordinary family life (modern tragedy explores disfunctional families)
foreshadows more explicit breakdown of the family

Question 8

what are the main themes of the scene

Answer 8

family
mental health
capitalism
social standings

Question 9

how does willy glamorizing his job link to AD

Answer 9

shows he is blinded by belief and immensed in capitalism