Willy Key Quotes Act 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What are Willy’s first words in the play?

A

“It’s all right. I came back”

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Willy’s contradictory statement on the windshields

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“I opened the windshield[…] the windshields don’t open”

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3
Q

When Linda says “I think-“ what does Willy say to interrupt her?

A

“There’s more people!”

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4
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What vague statement does Willy say at the start of the play when referring to some people?

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“No, no, some people- some people accomplish something”

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How does Willy respond to Linda giving him whipped cheese?

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“I don’t want a change! I want Swiss cheese. Why am I always being contradicted”

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What complaint about biffs attitude does Willy phrase as a question toward the end of the act?

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“Why do you always insult me?”

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7
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What two contradictory things does Willy say about Biff at the start of the act?

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“Biff is a lazy bum!” “ one thing about Biff- he’s not lazy”

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What does Willy say at the end of act one when comparing Biff to a star?

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“A star like that, magnificent, can never really fade away”

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9
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What is Willy’s final words in act 1?

A

“Gee, look at the moon moving between the buildings!”

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10
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In the past, what does Willy say when comparing Biff to Bernard?

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“You are going to be five times ahead of him”

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What does Willy say to Charley about him not being able to use tools?

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“A man who can’t handle tools is not a man. You’re disgusting”

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What does Willy say when Ben leaves in his flashback?

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“To walk into a jungle! I was right! I was right! I was right!”

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13
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What does Willy say about his relationship with his father?

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“I never had a chance to talk to him and I still feel- kind of temporary about myself”

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What does Willy say about the visibility of the stars?

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“gotta break your neck to see a star in this yard”

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15
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What does Willy say to Ben about business?

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“Business is bad, it’s murderous. But not for me of course”

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16
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What does Willy say to Biff seemingly disrespecting his father?

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“Even your grandfather was better than a carpenter.”

17
Q

What does Willy say when comparing Biff to Bernard in the present?

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“You never grew up. Bernard does not whistle in the elevator, I assure you”

18
Q

What does Willy say about the word ‘gee’?

A

“‘Gee’ is a boys word.”

19
Q

What does Willy say to Linda in an explosive manner regarding Biff and how does Linda react?

A

“[exploding at her] There’s nothing the matter with him[as he speaks, Linda, almost in tears, exits int the living room]”