Uncle Ben

Question 1

Audience encounter ben:

Answer 1

During willy’s hallucinations of the past
As a result it is tempting to disregard his character as just another creation of willy’s delusional mind

Question 2

Representative of:

Answer 2

Willy’’s unrealistic dreams
The success willy is striving for
The idealised success that willy loman desperately longs for but can never attain

Question 3

Ben

Answer 3

Despite bens selfish personality, willy looks up to him and continually asks him for advice
Ben is essentially a symbol of good fortune, success and the American dream

Question 4

Audience

Answer 4

Understand more about why willy is driven to suicide
Willy uses ben as justification for his suicide

Question 5

“And by god i was rich”

Answer 5

Ben’s mythic success story -> becomes and obsession for willy
Idealised vision contrasts with the reality of willy’s life, where success is elusive despite his hard work

Question 6

“The jungle is dark but full of diamonds”

Answer 6

Metaphorical
Symbolises the idea that success is hidden in the risky ventures of life

Question 7

“Lay your hands on it.where is it?”

Answer 7

Ben challenges willy’s lack of tangible success
Highlights his failure to achieve the material success he desires