Firstly Linda breaks down to Biff and Happy, and informs them that Willy has been attempting to kill himself through car crashes and a small length of rubber pipe attached to the heater. This shocks the audience and also brings a slight sence of sympathy for Willy as we beggin to understand that he obvioulsy doesnt enjoy his life anymore.
The audience also beggin to understand what has happened between Biff and Willy, asBiff says "I know he's a fake and he don't like anybody around who knows!".Willy then re-enters and Biff fights with him again over him being too harsh on Linda, as Willy is always ignoring Linda and treating her wrong, Biff obviously sees this and thus acts in a abusive way (fighting with Willy). Biff and Happy talk excitedly about starting a sporting business, and Biff is planning on going to see Bill Oliver to try and get some money together. This to me seems like the most clever thing to do to gain money, rather than fantase about a 'sporting business'. Willy then joins them at the thought of his sons doing well in business, he describes their idea as "Million dollar". Linda however has her doubts, saying "I'm just wondering if Oliver will remember him". This to me seems like she is trying o protect Willy from getting hurt as she knows how Bill Oliver will treat him.
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Are Willy's self destructive actions caused by an attempt to act ethically?
Willy cases many self destructive actions, these are:-- Willy cheating on Linda, this makes Willy feel guilty everytime he sees Linda mending her stockings, due to the whole situation.
- Willy denies about his own selfs ability, by the sounds of it Willy should have an outdoor job for example gardening. However, Willy does not acknowledge this and constantly pts himself down as he cannot succeed in his real job.
- Willy constantly compares himself to others - especially to his elder brother Ben.
- Willy is also very hypocritical, as he wishes he had taken Ben's job offer 'What a mistake. He begged me to go.'However soon after that he doesnt take on Charely's job offer, 'What the hell are you offering me a job for?', this happens many times during the play.
- Willy denies about his own selfs ability, by the sounds of it Willy should have an outdoor job for example gardening. However, Willy does not acknowledge this and constantly pts himself down as he cannot succeed in his real job.
- Willy constantly compares himself to others - especially to his elder brother Ben.
- Willy is also very hypocritical, as he wishes he had taken Ben's job offer 'What a mistake. He begged me to go.'However soon after that he doesnt take on Charely's job offer, 'What the hell are you offering me a job for?', this happens many times during the play.
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