Question

What is the primary setting of Death of a Salesman?

• A. Manhattan, New York
• B. Brooklyn, New York
• C. Chicago, Illinois
• D. Los Angeles, California

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Brooklyn, New York

• The primary setting of Death of a Salesman is in Brooklyn, New York, where Willy Loman and his family live.

• The play is set in their modest home, which reflects the family's financial struggles.

• The setting in Brooklyn is significant because it highlights Willy's sense of failure and disillusionment with the American Dream, as well as his internal conflicts.

• The environment of the neighborhood, combined with Willy's thoughts and memories, also provides a backdrop for the exploration of his mental state and relationships with his family.