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Why is so much emphasis placed on Willy’s income and debts?
6. What are Willy’s and Linda’s reaction to the realization that Willy is not getting ahead?
Assignment #4 – Read p. 37- 52
1. What does the introduction of the Woman at this point accomplish?
2. Contrast Biff and Bernard. What further insight into Biff’s character does Bernard provide?
3. What is your interpretation of Willy’s statement that “the woods are burning”?
4. Why does Willy reject Charley’s offer of a job?
5. Why is Willy so proud of his ceiling?
6. Why does Willy envy his brother?
7. What does the audience learn about Willy’s father?
8. In his discussions with Ben, what does Willy reveal about his hopes for his son?
Assignment #5 – Read p. 52-69
1. What does Willy’s pawning of his diamond watch fob indicate?
2. Why is Linda so upset with Biff?
3. What does Linda mean when she tells Biff that Willy is dying?
4. What is Biff’s attitude toward the business world?
5. What idea does Happy have that pleases Willy?
6. Explain Willy’s allusion to Hercules
Assignment #6 – Read p. 71-98
1. What evidence can you cite to show that Willy is interested in life again?
2. Explain Willy’s irritation when Linda reminds him of their unpaid …show more content…
Why does Willy look to Ben for help after his unpleasant meeting with Howard?
7. Describe Willy’s conflicting desires to be a pioneer like Ben and a salesman like Dave Singleman.
8. What important question does Willy ask Bernard? What is Bernard’s response?
9. What does Willy find incredible about Bernard’s success?
10. What does Charley attempt to do for Willy?
Assignment #7 – Read p. 99 – 121
1. Describe Happy’s behavior in the restaurant.
2. How does Biff react when he realizes that Bill Oliver doesn’t recognize him?
3. Why does Biff become upset with Willy?
4. Is Biff being needlessly cruel to his father? What about Happy?
5. After Willy hears Biff’s news about Bill Oliver, what flashback occurs?
6. What happened between Biff and Willy in Boston?
Assignment #8 – Read p. 122-139
1. Why doesn’t Linda accept the flowers from the boys?
2. What is the twenty-thousand dollar proposition Willy discusses with Ben?
3. How does Willy envision his funeral?
4. How does Ben respond to Willy’s proposition?
5. What does Biff intend to do to make life easier for Linda and Willy?
6. What does Willy learn from Biff’s emotional display?
7. What does Willy decide to do after he has reconciled with Biff?
6. What are Willy’s and Linda’s reaction to the realization that Willy is not getting ahead?
Assignment #4 – Read p. 37- 52
1. What does the introduction of the Woman at this point accomplish?
2. Contrast Biff and Bernard. What further insight into Biff’s character does Bernard provide?
3. What is your interpretation of Willy’s statement that “the woods are burning”?
4. Why does Willy reject Charley’s offer of a job?
5. Why is Willy so proud of his ceiling?
6. Why does Willy envy his brother?
7. What does the audience learn about Willy’s father?
8. In his discussions with Ben, what does Willy reveal about his hopes for his son?
Assignment #5 – Read p. 52-69
1. What does Willy’s pawning of his diamond watch fob indicate?
2. Why is Linda so upset with Biff?
3. What does Linda mean when she tells Biff that Willy is dying?
4. What is Biff’s attitude toward the business world?
5. What idea does Happy have that pleases Willy?
6. Explain Willy’s allusion to Hercules
Assignment #6 – Read p. 71-98
1. What evidence can you cite to show that Willy is interested in life again?
2. Explain Willy’s irritation when Linda reminds him of their unpaid …show more content…
Why does Willy look to Ben for help after his unpleasant meeting with Howard?
7. Describe Willy’s conflicting desires to be a pioneer like Ben and a salesman like Dave Singleman.
8. What important question does Willy ask Bernard? What is Bernard’s response?
9. What does Willy find incredible about Bernard’s success?
10. What does Charley attempt to do for Willy?
Assignment #7 – Read p. 99 – 121
1. Describe Happy’s behavior in the restaurant.
2. How does Biff react when he realizes that Bill Oliver doesn’t recognize him?
3. Why does Biff become upset with Willy?
4. Is Biff being needlessly cruel to his father? What about Happy?
5. After Willy hears Biff’s news about Bill Oliver, what flashback occurs?
6. What happened between Biff and Willy in Boston?
Assignment #8 – Read p. 122-139
1. Why doesn’t Linda accept the flowers from the boys?
2. What is the twenty-thousand dollar proposition Willy discusses with Ben?
3. How does Willy envision his funeral?
4. How does Ben respond to Willy’s proposition?
5. What does Biff intend to do to make life easier for Linda and Willy?
6. What does Willy learn from Biff’s emotional display?
7. What does Willy decide to do after he has reconciled with Biff?