Fathers and Sons Flashcards
“Never got me anywhere because you blew me so full of hot air…”
“…I could never stand taking orders from anybody! That’s whose fault it is”
“A couple of…”
“…fearless characters”
“Jail is full of…”
“…Fearless characters”
How is there an opposition between Ben’s “couple of fearless characters” and Bernard’s “jail is full of fearless characters?
Bernard was described as a “worm” and became a successful lawyer, whereas Biff is a career thief, even being jailed once, and Happy sleeps with his bosses fiancee, which is immoral
In “fearless characters” what does the adjective “fearless” suggest?
That Willy has instilled that value in them, which entices Biff to take more risks
What actions from Willy are a possible cause of Biff’s failure and immorality?
Willy turns a blind eye to Biff’s stealing, driving without a licence and choosing sports over work and education
