Willy - tragic hero

Question 1

“I Have Such Thoughts,

Answer 1

I Have Such Strange Thoughts.”

Question 2

‘There’s more people! That’s what’s ruining this country

Answer 2

! Population is getting out of control.’ – Willy p12

Question 3

‘In those days there was personality in it, Howard

Answer 3

There was respect, and comradeship, and gratitude in it. Today, it’s all cut and dried, and there’s no chance for bringing friendship to bear – or personality’ – Willy p63.

Question 4

‘He had all the wrong dreams.

Answer 4

. All, all wrong.’ – Biff p110

Question 5

‘He never knew

Answer 5

who he was’ – Biff.

Question 6

‘I don’t say he’s a great man. Willy Loman never made a lot of money.

Answer 6

His name was never in the paper. He’s not the finest character that ever lived. But he’s a human being, and a terrible thing is happening to him. So attention must be paid. He’s not to be allowed to fall into his grave like an old dog.’ – Linda p44

Question 7

‘He’s only a little boat

Answer 7

looking for a harbour’ – Linda p 59

Question 8

‘What is this supposed to do, make a hero out of you?

Answer 8

This supposed to make me sorry for you?’ Biff p103

Question 9

‘There’ll be no pity for you

Answer 9

you hear it? No pity!’ Biff p104

Question 10

‘I see it like a diamond, shining in the dark, hard and rough

Answer 10

that I can pick up and touch in my hand’ – Willy p100

Question 11

‘I am not a leader of men, Willy, but neither are you. You were never anything but a hard working drummer

Answer 11

who landed in the ash can like all the rest of them! I’m one dollar an hour, Willy!’ – Biff p105

Question 12

] Isn’t that – isn’t that remarkable

Answer 12

Biff – he likes me!’ Willy p106

Question 13

‘I got a job, I told you that. [after a slight pause]

Answer 13

What the hell are you offering me a job for?’ – Willy p33

Question 14

whats..

Answer 14

the secret?

Question 15

The grass don’t grow anymore

Answer 15

you can’t grow a carrot in the backyard.”

Question 16

The woods

Answer 16

are burning

Question 17

“I’m fat. I’m very

Answer 17

foolish to look at, Linda

Question 18

A man who can’t handle

Answer 18

tools is not a man. You’re disgusting.”

Question 19

in tired

Answer 19

to the death

Question 20

Be liked and you will never want

Answer 20

You take me, for instance. I never have to wait in line to see a buyer. ‘Willy Loman is here!’ That’s all they have to know, and I go right through.” (33)

Question 21

Cause I get so lonely-especially

Answer 21

when business is bad and there’s nobody to talk to.” (38)

Question 22

Now stop crying and..

Answer 22

do as I say, I gave you an order