In act one Linda says of Willy “He is not the finest character that ever lived. But he is a human being, and a terrible thing is happening to him”
How sympathetic are you with her view of Willy’s plight?
Throughout the play we see many of Willy’s qualities; some good, some bad. We’re introduced to Willy in a negative way, within the first few pages it becomes clear that Willy is very short tempered; for example, when he says “I don't want a change, I want swiss cheese. Why am I always being contradicted?!” This demonstrates Willy’s short temper, but could also be representing that Willy feels he has a lack of control. Due to Willy’s illness- which becomes more apparent throughout the act- he clearly feels ill-treated which resulted
How sympathetic are you with her view of Willy’s plight?
Throughout the play we see many of Willy’s qualities; some good, some bad. We’re introduced to Willy in a negative way, within the first few pages it becomes clear that Willy is very short tempered; for example, when he says “I don't want a change, I want swiss cheese. Why am I always being contradicted?!” This demonstrates Willy’s short temper, but could also be representing that Willy feels he has a lack of control. Due to Willy’s illness- which becomes more apparent throughout the act- he clearly feels ill-treated which resulted