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In the story of “Death of a Salesman,” the main character, Willy Loman, almost refuses to place himself in the realities of life. He does not want to face that he is a small cog in the machine of life. In other words, self-awareness is not our main character’s strong suit. He does not recognize that, within his profession, he is just another on-the-road salesman who is at the top of his game one week and in the cellar the next. Additionally, he does not recognize that his family (which…

Significantly, Private detective, Fred Otash, hid documents and tape of Marilyn’s affair with the Kennedy brothers and the day of her death. Later, Otash daughter, Colleen, would find and release these evidence. Otash knew that the FBI had wired her homeOn the day of her death, Otash taped an argument Marilyn had with Robert Kennedy and Peter Lawford. ‘"She said she was passed around like a piece of meat” Otash reported. (news.com).’ The entire argument was reported to be about Marilyn’s…

Arthur Miller Arthur Miller has written many pieces of text, some of them are more popular than others. All of these pieces, however, have held deep themes and meanings that greatly impact the audience. Miller was an extraordinary man, whose writing inspired countless minds. His writing still has it’s impact today in the lives of those who read his work. His life was anything but ordinary and he wrote amazing plays and stories. Two of his most famous being, Death of a Salesman and The…

Norma Jeane Mortensen, also known as Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. In the beginning Marilyn had a rough start at life. She didn’t know her father, and her mother Glady Pearl Bakers developed psychiatric problems and was placed in an institution. Monroe spent a lot of her time in foster care and in an orphanage. In 1937, Doc and Grace Goddard took care of Monroe for only a few years. At seven years old Marilyn was placed back in a foster home where she had…

The Living American Dream Death of a Salesman author, Arthur Miller, uses his characters like Charlie and Bernard to represent in a metaphorical way, that the American Dream is alive. “You’re supposed to study with me today.” This quote proves that Bernard knew that education is very important in order to succeed, that’s why Bernard, in the quote above, was bothering Biff to study with him, Bernard knew that working hard and studying in school would help him get the career he wanted and help him…

After reading “The Salesman” by Arthur Miller, I perceive several key themes. The first theme that I perceive is the loss of identity and the lack of ability of Willy to accept change within himself and the world. Willy, who lived in the past, continued to talk about things in the past. Miller writes, “Remember, Christmas time, when you had a party here? / You said you’d try to think of some spot for me in town” (Qtd in Barnet, Burto, and Cain, p. 1600). In Act 2, we saw another example of Willy…

Marilyn Monroe, born as Norma Jean Baker, started out as a girl in poverty with no family, to being one of the most unforgettable iconic women in American history. She raised herself and created an eye catching persona for herself. She was known for her “blonde bombshell” image and is one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950’s; giving the era of her life an amazing perspective on sexuality. The struggles and hardships that she went through helped shape her as a person, henceforth…

“Don’t talk about something you don’t know anything about” (26). Trying to hold a conversation with someone as though you’ve been everywhere and learned everything will end up making you look like a fool, and a rude fool at that. After all, events and past experiences play a major role in one’s understanding and character. In “Death of a Salesman,” past experiences have a strong presence in Willy’s current actions. His words throughout the work bring forth irony and elicit pity from the reader…

Throughout Arthur Miller’s novel, “Death of a Salesman” there are many obstacles faced by the characters. This play demonstrates the insecurities brought about from the protagonist, Willy Loman when he continuously decides to conceals the truth. This is revealed through conflict among the characters within the play. Miller’s novel illustrates the indecisive side of Willy and how he always faces a problematic situation. Different conflicts are displayed between one of the focal characters, Willy…

Simran Aulakh Miss Bilan ENG4U1 Monday, December 8th 2014 Lindas traditional ways & Willys world of illusion In Arthur Millers, Death of a Salesman, Linda and Willy portray a master-servant relationship. Throughout the novel we come to realize that the Loman household is based on family status and order. Linda believes that Willy is the best man in the world even though his career is a failure, she recognizes Willys will to commit suicide yet she turns a blind eye and she supports his false…