Death Of A Salesman Quotes

Authorial Intent Essay: Arthur Miller As a man thrusts himself across the world he must figure out his inspiration for the work he has dedicated his life to. When looking at Arthur Miller's theatre writes, he uses visualizes real world events and human tragedies in his work. When looking back at Arthur Miller's early work “The Death of a Salesman”, the story hinges on a man who is betrayed by his own moral values, and the repercussions of society. In a famous quote, Arthur mentions that “Betrayal is the only truth that sticks”, thus setting a basis for the work that is to come. Miller's life was filled with unexpected circumstances, he had 3 wives, and a troubled childhood. When he was just a little boy his family suffered from severe financial problems. During this this time period many other families and businesses lost money, and the economy went on a very harsh downgrade, a time period that went down in american history known as the Great Depression. One thing that stands out the most out of his theatre writes, is the portrayal of fictional characters to real …show more content…
So it’s safe to assume that Miller can relate to this character, much how Miller's life was reflected upon his father's business closing, and him trying desperately to give his family the future he never had. Which is why when the quote mentions “I’ll put my money on Biff”, that it’s actually Miller’s father speaking to the reader that he believes that his son will become an extraordinary person, much like what every father in the world wants for their children. Besides looking at different quotes that are being said by the character in the book, it’s important to mention different reviews and statements by varius reviewers. When looking at a new republic article, published by Harold Clurman on February 28, 1949, he explains in his review of the “Death of a