A review by menomica
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

challenging dark emotional relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
WILLY [turning on him now in an uncontrolled outburst]: I am not a dime a dozen! I am Willy Loman, and you are Biff Loman!

This play is so weird. I definitely think it would’ve been easier to appreciate as a play itself and not just the playbook (the score is pretty prominent throughout). There’s a lot happening and it switches time pretty often, so it’s a bit confusing sometimes to keep track of what’s going on.

Willy’s a looser!
SpoilerI know the play literally ends with him dying by suicide he has depression throughout but still: LEWSER. 🤪
like he has this whole thing where he has to project power and charm and influence to make up for the fact that he very much does not have that. Like idk, the way he kind of goaded his sons to be dumb jocks?
Spoilerthe fact that he literally cheated on his wife
major looser behavior! His resentment towards others for being more successful than him? Dweebo!!
Linda was kinda sad cause she kept making excuses for her (cheating) man and I think that speaks to how wifes (especially of that era) we’re basically stuck with their husbands so they’d try to justify all their actions or whatever.
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