Death of a Salesman questions with correct answers

WILLY: a young man with such—personal attractiveness, gets lost. CORRECT ANSWER Literary Device: Hyperbole, Conflict (Man vs. Man), Meaning: • Willy's reflections suggest complete faith in the notion that in America, anyone who works hard and is personally compelling is destined to succeed. • Beyond that, they have a right to succeed. By the end of the play, however, it becomes apparent that that isn't necessarily true. • Willy's reflections suggest complete faith in the notion that popularity and personal attractiveness bring success. • The fact that Biff's life hasn't amounted to much, despite him being so popular in high school, is truly hard for Willy to understand. • It just doesn't fit into his idea of the world. • This exceptionalism is reflective of arrogance because it sees a subjective vision as truth and little else can be offered. BIFF: And it's a measly manner of existence. (Act 1) CORRECT ANSWER Literary Device: Conflict (Man vs. Man), Sad tone, Alliteration Meaning: • Inner conflict With what he wants to do and what his father wants him to do. • Conflict with his father Biff longs for a life the great outdoors and working + building things with his hands. • He feels that Willy too had the "wrong dream" as he had