Death of a salesman. 28th january activities.

 1 WATCH THE VIDEO AND MAKE A TABLE WITH THE 10 THINGS THEY MENTION AND A SHORT NOTE RELATED TO THAT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AourzK4HR6E

 2. ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THE SECOND ACT OF DEATH OF A SALESMAN.

1. Why is Willy in such a good mood at the start of Act Two? What event is he anticipating?
2. Who is Dave Singleman and how has he served as an inspiration for Willy?
3. What is Willy’s impression of Bernard when he sees him in Charley’s office? How is this ironic?
 4. Why won’t Willy work for Charley?
5. Explain Biff’s realization that his life is a lie.
 6. Why did Biff go to Boston? What does he discover there?
7. Why does Willy think Biff will be impressed with his funeral?
8. What does Biff intend to do when he tries to get his father to go inside and see Linda?
Why does Willy refuse to do so?


3. MAKE A CHART FOLLOWING THESE NOTES

You are a Hollywood producer and plan to produce a film version of Arthur Miller’s stage drama Death of a Salesman. Since Death of a Salesman is a personal favorite, you are very concerned about how true it is to Miller’s original vision. Therefore, you plan to oversee casting yourself. Using the CHARACTER CASTING CHART that follows, your job is to identify specific physical and psychological traits for the main characters in the novel. Then, choose a modern actor or actress for each character. In addition to physical and psychological characteristics, also think about how the actors you choose might interact with each other in various scenes.




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