Linda Key Quotes Act 1 Flashcards
What has Linda developed according to her description in the stage directions?
“Developed an iron repression of her exceptions to Willy’s behaviour “
What line describes her affection to Willy in the opening stage directions?
“She more than loves him, she admires him”
Her stage directions in the present and the past
Present:[with some trepidation] [resigned] [with infinite patience]
Past:[with youthful energy] [without hesitation]
What does Linda say to Biff and Happy about her husbands success?
“Willy Loman never made a lot of money. His name was never in the paper. He’s not the finest character”
What does Linda about the reason Willy worked so hard?
“never worked a day but for your benefit? When does he get a medal for that?”
What advice does Linda give to Biff about the role of men?
“a man is not a bird, to come and go with the spring time”
What does Linda reveal about Willy’s car accidents?
“all these accidents in the last year-weren’t-weren’t- accidents”
Linda’s constant compliments in the first scene
“You don’t talk to much your just lively” “To me you are [slight pause] the handsomest”
What does Willy demand Of Linda involving stockings and what does Linda do in protest?
Willy:”Now throw them out! [Linda puts the stockings in her pocket]”
What does Linda say Willy did with the diamond watch fob given to him by Ben?
“You pawned it[…] for Biffs radio correspondence course”
What does Linda say to Biff about Willy’s attitude when he talks “hopefully”?
“You see how sweet he was as soon as you talked hopefully”
What does Linda say Willy is not allowed to do?
“He’s not allowed to fall into his grave like an old dog”
