Practice The American Dream (6.1) - ICSE Class 12 English Elective – Unit 4: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Chapters Covered: Act Two and Requiem

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Question 1.
What symbolizes Willy's desire to leave a legacy?
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Think about the gardening metaphor.
Question 2.
Who fires Willy, leading to his despair?
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Consider Willy's boss.
3Question 3.
What does Willy's planting of seeds symbolize?
- Hope for the future
- Pride in his work
- Failure
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Consider the gardening metaphor further.
4Question 4.
True or False: Howard represents loyalty in the corporate world.
- True
- False
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Think about how he treats Willy.
Question 5.
Discuss how the American Dream is portrayed as both a motivating force and a source of tragedy in Willy's life.
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Focus on both sides of the dream's influence.
Question 6.
Evaluate the significance of the funeral scene in expressing themes of regret and legacy.
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Consider how attendance reflects Willy's life.

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