Happy Key Quotes Act 1 and 2 Flashcards

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Q

How is Happy described in the stage directions?(Act1)

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“[ is lost […] for he never allowed himself to turn his face toward defeat]” “[ confused and hard-skinned although seemingly more content]”

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What does Happy say about women wanting to know about what was said in his room?(Act 1)

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“About five hundred women would like to know what was said in this room”

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What does Happy say Biff should do?(Act 1)

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“ I wish you’d have a good talk with him”

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What does Happy say about his desire to have sex with an engaged woman? (Act 1)

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“ I don’t want the girl, and, still, I take it and - I love it”

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What does Happy repeat in the flashback scenes with no acknowledgement?(Act 1)

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“I lost weight pop, you notice?”

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What does Happy claim Biff is?(Act 1)

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“You’re a poet, you know that, Biff ? You’re a - you’re an idealist”

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What does Happy credit Biff for?(Act 1)

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“ You taught me everything I know about women”

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What does Happy say is the issue with Biffs attitude toward business?(Act 1)

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“ The trouble with you in business was you never tried to please people”

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What does Happy say When comparing Charley with Willy?(Act 1)

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“ Charley never had to cope with what he’s got to”

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What two lies does he tell miss Forsythe? (Act 2)

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“I sell champagne” “ great football player”

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What does Happy say about selling? (Act 2)

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“Selling is selling”

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What does Happy claim he has to see? (Act 2)

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“ I’ve got to see the old confidence again”

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Why does Happy say he can’t get married? (Act 2)

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“That’s why i can’t get married. There’s no good woman in a thousand”

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14
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When is Willy at his happiest according to Happy? (Act 2)

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“ Dad is never so happy as when he’s looking forward to something”

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What does Happy say to Letta when she comments on his father? (Act 2)

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“That’s not my father he’s just a guy”

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16
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What does Happy claim he is trying to do? (Act 2)

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“ I’m gettin married, pop, don’t you forget it. I’m changing everything”

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What does Happy say he will do at the requiem? (Act 2)

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“I’m staying right in this city, and I’m gonna beat this racket !”

18
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What does Happy say about Willy’s dream at the requiem? ( Act 2)

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“He had a good dream. It’s the only dream you can have - to come out number - one man”