

Define "The American Dream." In what way does Death of a Salesman point out the hopelessness of chasing this dream Are there any rewards 4. Which one level is Death of a Salesman most effective - as a depiction of family conflicts or as a social commentary Explain.

Personal interaction operates on two levels in the play, on within the Loman family and one between the Lomans and the larger society. 9c) What does the play say about this country's system of free enterprise and competition (Consider the effects of money and the economic system on the characters of Willy, Biff, Happy, and Bernard as you work on the answer.) 2. Does the language detract from or enhance the character and theme Defend your answer. (a) Is Death of a Salesman a tragedy and Willy Loman a tragic hero, or is his death merely the pathetic demise of a small man (Must a tragedy involve a great individual) (b) The dialogue of the play relies heavily on common speech, full of clichés and slang. Answer one of the following questions in composition form and the other two in paragraph form. The following points about Death of a Salesman have been raised by drama critics over the years.
