1.1.4
Social Issues
Introduction to the Social Issues Raised: The American Dream
Introduction to the Social Issues Raised: The American Dream
Miller examines the idea of the American Dream in his play and questions his society’s notions of what constitutes success, failure, freedom etc.
Introduction to the Social Issues Raised: Capitalism
Introduction to the Social Issues Raised: Capitalism
Miller shows how ruthless and cruel a capitalist society can be, only seeing worth or value in those who can make money. He also explores the effects this has had on American family life.
1Introduction
1.1Introductions
2Act One
3Act Two
4Extended Passage Analysis
5Character Profiles
5.1Willy & Linda Loman
5.2Biff & Happy Loman
5.3Other Characters
6Key Themes
7Writing Techniques
7.1Structure
7.3Expressionism
8Historical Context
8.1Historical Context
9Literary Context
9.1Tragedy
10Critical Debates
10.1Introduction
10.2The Marxist Reading
10.3The Feminist Reading
10.4The Eco-Critical Reading
10.5Other Debates
11Recap: Main Quotes
11.1Characters Quotes
11.2Quotes by Act
11.2.1Act One: Key Events 1-3 Quotes
11.2.2Act One: Key Events 4-6 Quotes
11.2.3Act One: Key Events 7-9 Quotes
11.2.4Act One: Key Events 10-12 Quotes
11.2.5Act One: Stage Direction Quotes
11.2.6Act One: The Woman Quotes
11.2.7Act Two: Key Events 1-2 Quotes
11.2.8Act Two: Key Events 3-4 Quotes
11.2.9Act Two: Key Events 5-6 Quotes
11.2.10Act Two: Key Events 7-8 Quotes
11.2.11Act Two: Key Events 9-10 Quotes
11.2.12Act Two: Howard's Office Quotes
11.2.13Act Two: The Requiem Quotes
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1Introduction
1.1Introductions
2Act One
3Act Two
4Extended Passage Analysis
5Character Profiles
5.1Willy & Linda Loman
5.2Biff & Happy Loman
5.3Other Characters
6Key Themes
7Writing Techniques
7.1Structure
7.3Expressionism
8Historical Context
8.1Historical Context
9Literary Context
9.1Tragedy
10Critical Debates
10.1Introduction
10.2The Marxist Reading
10.3The Feminist Reading
10.4The Eco-Critical Reading
10.5Other Debates
11Recap: Main Quotes
11.1Characters Quotes
11.2Quotes by Act
11.2.1Act One: Key Events 1-3 Quotes
11.2.2Act One: Key Events 4-6 Quotes
11.2.3Act One: Key Events 7-9 Quotes
11.2.4Act One: Key Events 10-12 Quotes
11.2.5Act One: Stage Direction Quotes
11.2.6Act One: The Woman Quotes
11.2.7Act Two: Key Events 1-2 Quotes
11.2.8Act Two: Key Events 3-4 Quotes
11.2.9Act Two: Key Events 5-6 Quotes
11.2.10Act Two: Key Events 7-8 Quotes
11.2.11Act Two: Key Events 9-10 Quotes
11.2.12Act Two: Howard's Office Quotes
11.2.13Act Two: The Requiem Quotes
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