Willy Loman
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Quote / What it reveals about Willy[…Even as he crosses the stage to the doorway of the house, his exhaustion is apparent. He unlocks the door, comes into the kitchen, and thankfully lets his burden down, feeling the soreness of his palms…] (2) / This quote shows Willy’s tiredness; the fact that he ‘thankfully lets his burden down’ suggests that he has been carrying these bags for a while, perhaps, or maybe that he’s happy to be home.
Willy Loman
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Quote / What it reveals about WillyLINDA: Why don’t you go down to the place tomorrow and tell Howard you’ve simply got to work in New York? You’re too accommodating, dear. (4) / This quote suggests that Willy might be afraid to make a demand like this to Howard; that he’s too accommodating might be a nice way of Linda saying that he lets himself get pushed around.
Willy Loman
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Quote / What it reveals about Willy[She is taking off his shoes.] (3) / Linda’s action here is very loving—he’s come home late and she wakes up and takes care of him—she doesn’t remain sleeping, she doesn’t even stay in bed—she gets up and helps him. This suggests that something about Willy is worthy of love.
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Quote / What it reveals about WillyWILLY: …but it’s more than ten years now and he has yet to make thirty five dollars a week! (5) / This quote shows that Willy places certain importance on how much money his sons make.
Linda
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