Willy Key Quotes Act 1 Flashcards
What are Willy’s first words in the play?
“It’s all right. I came back”
Willy’s contradictory statement on the windshields
“I opened the windshield[…] the windshields don’t open”
When Linda says “I think-“ what does Willy say to interrupt her?
“There’s more people!”
What vague statement does Willy say at the start of the play when referring to some people?
“No, no, some people- some people accomplish something”
How does Willy respond to Linda giving him whipped cheese?
“I don’t want a change! I want Swiss cheese. Why am I always being contradicted”
What complaint about biffs attitude does Willy phrase as a question toward the end of the act?
“Why do you always insult me?”
What two contradictory things does Willy say about Biff at the start of the act?
“Biff is a lazy bum!” “ one thing about Biff- he’s not lazy”
What does Willy say at the end of act one when comparing Biff to a star?
“A star like that, magnificent, can never really fade away”
What is Willy’s final words in act 1?
“Gee, look at the moon moving between the buildings!”
In the past, what does Willy say when comparing Biff to Bernard?
“You are going to be five times ahead of him”
What does Willy say to Charley about him not being able to use tools?
“A man who can’t handle tools is not a man. You’re disgusting”
What does Willy say when Ben leaves in his flashback?
“To walk into a jungle! I was right! I was right! I was right!”
What does Willy say about his relationship with his father?
“I never had a chance to talk to him and I still feel- kind of temporary about myself”
What does Willy say about the visibility of the stars?
“gotta break your neck to see a star in this yard”
What does Willy say to Ben about business?
“Business is bad, it’s murderous. But not for me of course”
