Death of a Salesman: Certain Private Conversations in Two Acts And a Requiem

by Arthur Miller (Author)

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  1969

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  2000

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  The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. CliffsNotes on Death of a Salesman shares an intimate glimpse into the dreams and disappointments of an American family. Following the story of Willy Loman, an aging salesman who can't accept change within himself and society, this study guide provides a character list, character map, and character analyses to explore the personalities within Arthur Miller's masterful play. Other features that help you figure out this important work include* Personal and career background of the author* Introduction to and brief synopsis of the play* Summaries and expert commentaries for each act and scene* Essays that explore the play's major themes and the author's manipulation of time and space* A review section that tests your knowledge and suggests essay topics and practice projects* A Resource Center full of books, publications, films, and Internet resources Classic literature or modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

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  Willy Loman, the protagonist of Death of a Salesman, has spent his life following the American way, living out his belief in salesmanship as a way to reinvent himself. But somehow the riches and respect he covets have eluded him. At age 63, he searches for the moment his life took a wrong turn, the moment of betrayal that undermined his relationship with his wife and destroyed his relationship with Biff, the son in whom he invested his faith. Willy lives in a fragile world of elaborate excuses and daydreams, conflating past and present in a desperate attempt to make sense of himself and of a world that once promised so much.