stage directions

Question 1

at the end of the play the family are still trapped in the same environment, no progression

Answer 1

“Only the music of the flute is left on the darkening stage as over the house the hard towers of the apartment buildings rise into sharp focus.”

Question 2

shows the moment willy’s mind breaks, become unable to live with his emotional instability

Answer 2

Suddenly music, faint and high, stops him. It rises in intensity, almost to an unbearable scream.

Question 3

shows how willy’s desires to be out on a ranch are not viewed as respectable to willy

Answer 3

his dreams are stronger
and less acceptable than Happy’s.”

Question 4

linda ignores his faults due to her love for him

Answer 4

‘She more than loves him, she admires him’

Question 5

blending of past and present with sounds

Answer 5

‘the woman burst out laughing, and Linda’s laughter blend in.

Question 6

from beginning of play establishes tune of the old American Dream - natural world contrasting with harsh capitalist world.

Answer 6

‘A melody is heard, played upon a flute. It is small and fine, telling of grass and trees and the horizon.’