Charley

Question 1

Contrasts Charley with Willy—Charley earns respect quietly, without chasing popularity or validation.

Answer 1

“He’s a man of few words and they respect him.”

Question 2

Charley challenges Willy’s immaturity and unrealistic dreams, acting as a voice of reason.

Answer 2

“When are you going to grow up?”

Question 3

Shows Charley’s generosity and loyalty, offering Willy practical help despite being constantly rejected.

Answer 3

“I offered you a job. You can make 50 dollars a week and I won’t send you on the road.”

Question 4

A powerful moment of honesty—Charley confronts Willy’s pride and resentment, while still helping him.

Answer 4

“You’ve been jealous of me all your life, you damned fool! Here, pay your insurance!”

Question 5

Charley defends Willy after his death, showing empathy and understanding of the pressures he faced.

Answer 5

“Nobody dast blame this man.”

Question 6

Charley’s tribute to Willy. He acknowledges that the dream was what kept Willy going, even if it destroyed him.

Answer 6

“A salesman’s got to dream.”