• "Conflict is central to all drama" - discuss in reference to Death of a Salesman

     

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Published: 15.07.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
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  • Essays '"Conflict is central to all drama" - discuss in reference to Death of a Salesman', 1.
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The drama, Death of a Salesman, revolves around three basic conflicts. Willy Loman, the protagonist, is a salesman whose life is falling apart. Willy has many hopes and dreams, however few of them are possible, or ever become reality. This constant conflict between reality and his dream world continually eats at Willy's pride. He also struggles against society. He doesn't fit in the business world of the time and he feels he is a failure, by society's standards and his own. Biff and Happy, Willy's sons, often clash with Willy over many issues such as women, work and morals.
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