Willy Flashcards

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what does Willy say during act 2 when he comes home from the restaraunt regarding seeds?

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'’I’ve got to get some seeds right away. nothings planted. I don’t have a thing in the ground’’

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what’s an example of one of Willys aphorisms ?

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'’the world is an oyster but you don’t crack it open on a mattress

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what does Willy say about seeing a star in the yard?

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'’youve got to break your neck to see a star in this yard’’

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what does Willy say when letting his hubris down and being vulnerable towards Linda?

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'’you know the trouble is Linda, people don’t seem to take to me’’

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how does Willy describe Biff at the end of act one after he tell Willy he’s going to ask for a loan to buy a ranch?

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'’like a young god, Hercules.., a star like that, magnificent , can never really fade away’’

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how is the flute described at the start of the play?

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'’it is small and fine, telling of grass and trees and the horizon’’

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what does Willy say when Linda informs him that she bought him different cheese?’’

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'’I dont want a change! I want swiss cheese’’
act 1

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what does Willy say to Linda which is possibly the only positive thing he says to her?

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'’Your my foundation and my support Linda’’

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