Linda Flashcards

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1
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How does Linda compare to a mother figure to Willy?

A
  • Fusses him when he returns from Yonkers
  • Tolerates his changeable moods
  • Sooths him to sleep with humming
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How is Linda more protective of Willy in Act Two?

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She orders Biff and Happy out of the house after the incident at the Chop House:
“get out of here, both of you, and don’t come back!”

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What is the effect of Linda as a patient and undemanding wife?

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She allows his mental state to worsen when she doesn’t challenge him

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What does Linda suggest about Willy and Biff’s relationship?

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That something happened to worsen it (Willy cheating) but she doesnt know what

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Why does Linda caution Willy?
Give a quotation to support

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She knows Willy’s problems stem from his relationship with Biff:
“You mustn’t lose your temper with him”

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How does Linda act as a contrast to Willy?

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She ignores Willy’s outbursts and is more fatalistic

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What are the two inferences that can be made from “life is a casting off”?

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  • Knitting; finishing a garment to prevent unravelling the stitches (representative of fatalism)
  • The untying of a boat to set off for sea (linking to Willy’s death and the boat analogy)
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What does “life is a casting off” suggest as a whole?

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Linda accepts that Willy will eventually drive himself to death, which is why she is hesitant with the rubber tubing

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How is younger Linda presented in mobile concurrency?

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She is opinionated, critical of Biff’s wildness and not afraid of opposing Ben when he offers Willy a place looking after his timberland

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How does the older Linda (present Linda) describe Willy?

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“Only a little boat looking for a harbour” which links to the boat and suicide analogy

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What does “he’s a human being, and a terrible thing is happening to him. So attention must be paid” tell us about Linda?

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She is committed to Willy and is compassionate about him

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How is Linda a victim?

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She is a victim of Willy’s delusions and suicide, though she facilitates them by not removing the rubber tubing and feeding him compliments:
“handsomest man in the world”

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