Suicide in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman

Name: Suicide in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
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ISBN: 9780737740189

ISBN-10: 0737740183

ISBN-13: 9780737740189

Edition: 2009

Authors: Alicia Cafferty Lerner, Adrienne Wilmoth Lerner

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Published fall 2008. These books feature essays reprinted from a variety of sources. Each volume is arranged in three sections, with writings exploring the author's biography, a textual issue, and views on that issue. Drawing from different disciplines and point of view, the essays create a critical conversation rather than providing definitive answers, making decent starting points for student research. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind. MLI

Book details

List price: $48.03
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 9/20/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 200
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Introduction


Chronology



Background on Arthur Miller



The Life and Career of Arthur Miller




An Overview of Death of a Salesman




Miller and Others Comment on the Impact of Death of a Salesman




Suicide and Death of a Salesman



Willy Loman as a Tragic Hero




Willy Loman Is Dying Throughout the Play




The Ambiguity of Biff's Feelings for Willy




Many Factors Led to Willy's Suicide




Willy Loman Had the Wrong Dreams




Willy Loman Is Undone by the American Dream




Alienation from His Work Drives Willy Loman to Suicide




Miller Uses Objects to Convey Failure and Other Themes




Death of a Salesman in China




A Student Responds Emotionally to Death of a Salesman




Contemporary Perspectives on Suicide



Suicide Rates Rise Across the Globe



A Documentary About Suicide Sparks Debate




The Ethics of Physician-Assisted Suicide




Involvement Therapy Helps Suicide Survivors Cope




Raising Awareness of Elder Suicide



For Further Discussion


For Further Reading


Bibliography


Index