Question

Which play by Arthur Miller critiques the American Dream and focuses on an aging salesman, Willy Loman?

• A. All My Sons
• B. Death of a Salesman
• C. The Crucible
• D. A View from the Bridge

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Death of a Salesman

• Death of a Salesman is Arthur Miller's most famous play, and it critiques the concept of the American Dream.

• The play focuses on Willy Loman, an aging and struggling salesman who is unable to reconcile his dreams of success with the reality of his life.

• Willy’s obsession with material success and being well-liked leads to his downfall.

• Miller uses the character of Willy to show the dangers of chasing an unrealistic ideal of success at the expense of personal fulfillment and family relationships.

• This play remains a powerful critique of the American Dream and the pressures it places on individuals in a capitalist society.