What happens in this section?
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Conflict in Biff's Life
Biff is very young when he discovers that his father has a mistress. He is already depressed as he has flunked his math exam and this adds to his problems.
Empathy question # 2:
You are Biff. You have just discovered that your father has a mistress. Write your thoughts and feelings.
[on paper, please, not on the blog]
Due date: 5 April 2011
[bonus point if you submit it on 4 April]
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Act Two - Section 2
Page 59 to 66
What happens in this section?
We meet Howard for the first time.
He doesn't seem like a nice person. He doesn't much attention to Willy and is pre-occupied by his wire-recording machine.
For the first part it seems like they are having two separate conversations.
What happens in this section?
We meet Howard for the first time.
He doesn't seem like a nice person. He doesn't much attention to Willy and is pre-occupied by his wire-recording machine.
For the first part it seems like they are having two separate conversations.
Act Two - Section 1
Aditya: the mood is bright and happy
Noor: Biff has changed from Linda and Willy's point of view
Kanika D: From Linda's point of view, Biff has a hopeful attitude
Ayush: strong feeling of energy and confidence
Aryaman: Both Linda and Willy are in a happy mood
Willy has slept well; he can now begin to imagine a happy future for the family.
He has decided to talk to Howard about a non-travelling job.
Willy long speech (p 56-57): What is he saying about consumer society and the culture of owning things on loan?
At a deeper level it shows his frustration with the fact that he doesn't seem to own his life. He seems to be waiting to get ownership of his and appears to feel that by the time he does, it will be over.
Linda's conversation with Biff on the phone (p. 58-59): What is revealed during this conversation?
It is revealed to Linda that Biff took off the pipe.
We come to know that Biff is waiting to meet Mr Oliver.
It is revealed to Biff that Willy is going to ask Howard for a job in New York.
Noor: Biff has changed from Linda and Willy's point of view
Kanika D: From Linda's point of view, Biff has a hopeful attitude
Ayush: strong feeling of energy and confidence
Aryaman: Both Linda and Willy are in a happy mood
Willy has slept well; he can now begin to imagine a happy future for the family.
He has decided to talk to Howard about a non-travelling job.
Willy long speech (p 56-57): What is he saying about consumer society and the culture of owning things on loan?
At a deeper level it shows his frustration with the fact that he doesn't seem to own his life. He seems to be waiting to get ownership of his and appears to feel that by the time he does, it will be over.
Linda's conversation with Biff on the phone (p. 58-59): What is revealed during this conversation?
It is revealed to Linda that Biff took off the pipe.
We come to know that Biff is waiting to meet Mr Oliver.
It is revealed to Biff that Willy is going to ask Howard for a job in New York.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Howard and Willy
What is their relationship?
On page 64 Willy's long speech: reveals that when he dies he wants a funeral which will be attended by hundreds of people; he thinks he has that sort of following. [Thank you, Ayush!]
On page 64 Willy's long speech: reveals that when he dies he wants a funeral which will be attended by hundreds of people; he thinks he has that sort of following. [Thank you, Ayush!]
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Willy and Howard
What is Howard's general demeanour towards Willy through their conversation?
What does Willy say to Howard in order to make him consider the possibility of getting a placement in New York?
What does Willy say to Howard in order to make him consider the possibility of getting a placement in New York?
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