Willy Key Quotes Act 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What realisation does Willy come to at the start of the act (2)?

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“there simply are certain men that take longer to get solidified”

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What does Willy say he will do with Linda in the future?

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“We’re gonna get a little place out in the country, and I’ll raise some vegetables, a couple of chickens…”

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What does Willy announce he will never do at the start of the act?

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“I will never get behind a wheel the rest of my life”

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What does Willy tell Howard about his family’s independence?

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“We’ve got quite a little streak of self reliance in our family”

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Who does Willy say inspired him to be a salesman and why?

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“Dave Singleman[…] he died the death of a salesman […] hundreds of salesmen and buyers were at his funeral”

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What complaints about modern business does Willy present to Howard?

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“Today it’s all cut and dried, and there’s no chance for bringing friendship to bear”

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What does Willy say a man is not to Howard?

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“You can’t eat the orange and throw the peel away-a man is not a piece of fruit!”

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What does Willy say to Ben about men building something?

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“If a man is building something he must be on the right track”

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What does Willy tell Ben is the key to success?

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“It’s not what you do Ben. It’s who you know and the smile on your face”

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What does Willy tell Bernard about biffs life after the Ebbets game?

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“His life ended after that Ebbets field game”

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What does Willy say about Biffs other attempts at achieving success in the city?

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“he took so many correspondence courses[…] and he never made the slightest mark”

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12
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What does dark realisation does Willy come to when talking to Charley?

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“all the[…] years, you end up worth more dead than alive”

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What is the last thing Willy says to Charley and what stage directions accompany him?

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“[ on the verge of tears] Charley, you’re the only friend I got. Isn’t that a remarkable thing?”

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What does Willy say to Biff and Happy about his impending doom?

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“The woods are burning boys, you understand ? There’s a big blaze going on all around”

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What does Willy repeat when Biff begins to cry and eventually run at the sight of ‘The Woman’

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“I gave you an order”

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16
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What does Willy say to Biff and Happy about Linda’s life?

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“the woman has waited and the woman ha suffered”

17
Q

What does Willy say a man has to do to Ben?

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“a man has got to add up to something”

18
Q

What does Willy say to Ben about gaining Biffs approval?

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“Why can’t I give him something and not have him hate me”

19
Q

What does Willy respond to being called a dime a dozen?

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“I am not a dime dozen! I am Willy Loman”

20
Q

How does Willy respond to finding out Biff like him?

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“Isn’t that-Isn’t that remarkable? Biff- he likes me!”

21
Q

What are Willy’s last word in the play and what does he repeat when he is close to death?

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“Ben! Where do I…? Ben how do I…?” “Sh”

22
Q

How does Willy react when seeing the rubber tube?

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[caged, wanting to escape] I never saw that?