How does symbolism emphasize main ideas and themes in play

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Assignment

You read Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" about a dejected salesman who deludes himself and traumatizes his family in his fruitless quest for the "American Dream." In your essay, you will write a critical response to Miller's dramatic work by responding to one of the three following essay prompts.

Essay Prompt: Choose one of the following three prompts to respond to:

1) Describe and comment upon Miller's use of symbolism in "Death of a Salesman". How does this symbolism emphasize the main ideas and themes in the play? Describe at least three major pieces of symbolism and go into detail as to their meanings and purposes in the play to convey ideas.

2) "Death of a Salesman offers a pessimistic view of the citizen's place in the social world. Do you agree? Regardless of how you answer regarding Willy, what of his sons? Describe the likely futures of Biff and Happy. What do you imagine their lives to look like, and why?

3) Describe how "Death of a Salesman" is an anatomy of an American Dream. How would you describe Willy's definitions of success? What does Willy Loman's character have to teach us about ‘false' dreams and delusions related to success?

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