AO3- Context

Question 1

Gender roles within the American Dream

Answer 1

-“With a deep and masculine laugh”
-Men were supposed to come across as manly and masculine within American Dream society

Question 2

Selfishness

Answer 2

-“Selfish”
-Foreshadowing Willy’s suicide
-During time period, suicide was seen as selfish and a taboo

Question 3

Traditional American Dream attitudes

Answer 3

-“Never leave a job till you’re finished”
-Ironic as Biff is a job hopper

Question 4

Late 1940s

Answer 4

-Traditional nuclear family
-Traditional expressive role for Linda as housewife
-Traditional instrumental role for Willy as breadwinner

Question 5

Miller and name of the play

Answer 5

-Miller was originally going to call the play “Inside of His Head”
-Portrays Willy as clear protagonist