Symbols

Question 1

Rubber pipe

Answer 1

Symbol of willy’s impending suicide
Points how the convenience such as the car and water heater that willy works so hard to buy, might be killing him

Question 2

Stockings

Answer 2

Obsession with Linda’s stockings foreshadows his later flashback to Biff’s discovery of the affair
Metaphorical symbol of betrayal and sexual infidelity
New stockings are importation for both willy’s pride in being financially successful and providing for his family

Question 3

Seeds

Answer 3

Represent the opportunity to prove the worth of his labour
Desperate attempt to grow vegetables signifies his shame about barely being able to put food on the table
Symbolises willy’s sense of failure with Biff

Question 4

Diamonds

Answer 4

Validation of labour -> tangible wealth
Diamonds symbolise willy’s failure as a salesman

Question 5

Diamonds

Answer 5

Validation of labour -> tangible wealth
Diamonds symbolise willy’s failure as a salesman

Question 6

Jungle

Answer 6

Symbol of life
Ben told him he should take control by committing suicide
‘The woods are burning”
“The jungle is dark”