death of a salesman
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Macarena ArvaloConstanza RebolledoTamara Seplveda
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Arthur Asher MillerBorn: October 17th, 1915Died: February 10th, 2005Popular Plays:All my sons (1947)Death of a Salesman (1949)The Crucible (1953)A View from the Bridge (1955)The Author
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HappyWillys son.He works as an assisstant to an assisstant buyer.Bad business ethics.
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BenWillys wealthy older brother.He dies and appears only in his daydreams.Willy regards Ben as a symbol of success that he so desperately craves for himself and his sons.
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CharleyWillys next-door neighbor. Willy is jealous of Charleys success.Only friend.Though he is not terribly fond of Willy, Charley understands his plight and shields him from blame.
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BernardCharleys son.Lawyer.Willy makes fun of him.He sees Biff as a hero.Bernards success is difficult for Willy to accept.
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HowardWillys boss.Howard treats Willy with condescension and eventually fires him.
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Happy: Young version of Willy.Ben: Hes what Willy always wanted to be. He listens to Willy. Idealistic view of prosperity.Charley: He attempts to convince Willy that his goals are all wrong.Bernard: He strengthen Willy and Biff as characters.Howard: He represents the bitter reality from which the protagonist tries to escape.
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Exaggerations in order to achieve their goal.
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They represent what Willy wants to do in life.Nothings planted. I dont have a thing in the ground. Being well known and leaving a legacy when he dies.Grow something that will thrive, provide for others and remain after his death.
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