death of a salesman

Question 1

give a quote from tragedy and the common man

Answer 1

‘unwillingness to remain passive in the face of what he conceives to be a challenge to his dignity.’

Question 2

represents the idea that with his death, willy might be able to pass on something tangible to his family ($20,000 from his life insurance policy as represented by diamonds) inheritance is important to class reproduction and also it shows that willy feels that his life can be measured in wealth in the same way that his cars can. passing on wealth would validate him donating his entire life to his job bc that means that his children can have a better life when in fact happy attempts to follow the american dream but is not afforded class mobility and has a similar experience to willy. this quote is spoken by ben but its also willys subconsciousness btw.

Answer 2

a diamond is hard and rough to the touch

Question 3

reflects the sentiment in tragedy of the common man. linda wants to call attention to willys struggles

Answer 3

a small man can be just as exhausted as a great man

Question 4

the impact of attempting to achieve the american dream

Answer 4

you end up more dead than alive