Happy Key Quotes Act 1 and 2 Flashcards
How is Happy described in the stage directions?(Act1)
“[ is lost […] for he never allowed himself to turn his face toward defeat]” “[ confused and hard-skinned although seemingly more content]”
What does Happy say about women wanting to know about what was said in his room?(Act 1)
“About five hundred women would like to know what was said in this room”
What does Happy say Biff should do?(Act 1)
“ I wish you’d have a good talk with him”
What does Happy say about his desire to have sex with an engaged woman? (Act 1)
“ I don’t want the girl, and, still, I take it and - I love it”
What does Happy repeat in the flashback scenes with no acknowledgement?(Act 1)
“I lost weight pop, you notice?”
What does Happy claim Biff is?(Act 1)
“You’re a poet, you know that, Biff ? You’re a - you’re an idealist”
What does Happy credit Biff for?(Act 1)
“ You taught me everything I know about women”
What does Happy say is the issue with Biffs attitude toward business?(Act 1)
“ The trouble with you in business was you never tried to please people”
What does Happy say When comparing Charley with Willy?(Act 1)
“ Charley never had to cope with what he’s got to”
What two lies does he tell miss Forsythe? (Act 2)
“I sell champagne” “ great football player”
What does Happy say about selling? (Act 2)
“Selling is selling”
What does Happy claim he has to see? (Act 2)
“ I’ve got to see the old confidence again”
Why does Happy say he can’t get married? (Act 2)
“That’s why so can’t get married. There’s no good woman in a thousand”
When is Willy at his happiest according to Happy? (Act 2)
“ Dad is never so happy as when he’s looking forward to something”
What does Happy say to Letta when she comments on his father? (Act 2)
“That’s not my father he’s just a guy”
