Practice Scene Overview (4.1) - ICSE Class 12 English Elective – Unit 4: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Chapters Covered: Act Two and Requiem

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Lesson 4.1ICSE Class 12 English Elective – Unit 4: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Chapters Covered: Act Two and Requiem

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Question 1.
What job does Willy ask Howard for?
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Think about Willy's desire to stay closer to home.
Question 2.
Who offers Willy a job after he is fired?
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He is a neighbor and friend of Willy's.
3Question 3.
What does Willy believe will happen if Biff succeeds?
- A) Willy will be proud
- B) Their financial problems will disappear
- C) Willy's life will gain meaning
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Think about Willy’s expectations from Biff.
4Question 4.
True or False: Willy accepts Charley’s offer for a job.
- True
- False
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Consider Willy's emotional state.
Question 5.
Analyze the relationship dynamics between Willy and Biff throughout the play. How do their perceptions of success differ?
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Consider their key interactions in Act Two.
Question 6.
Discuss the thematic implications of Willy's decision to commit suicide. How does it reflect on the idea of the American Dream?
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Connect Willy's actions to the broader context of the American societal values.

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