Question

Why does Willy want to buy seeds in Act II?

• A. To start a farming business
• B. To distract himself from financial troubles
• C. To plant a garden and leave something tangible behind
• D. To make Linda happy

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To plant a garden and leave something tangible behind

Willy feels that he has nothing to show for his life—“nothing in the ground.” Planting seeds symbolizes his desperate need to leave a legacy and grow something meaningful