https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit 7th Period en-us 2017-03-22 18:20:54 UTC 2025-10-03 19:48:41 UTC hello@padlet.com 10018984 https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162246884 Seeds-Just because seeds are planted doesn't mean they will thrive

"I've got to get some seeds, right away. Nothing's planted I don't have a thing in the ground" (122)
Willy tried to raise Biff and Happy to be successful and have good values, but after they leave him at dinner, he realizes that their futures aren't as hopeful as he thought.

"On the way home tonight I'd like to buy some seeds" (72) 
Willy was starting to get the idea of growing his family value wise.]]> 2017-03-23 18:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162246884 https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162247174 The seeds represent Willy's want to leave behind a legacy before he kills himself so that his son's will have a purpose in life and someone or something to look up to. Textual evidence-"Tell me, is there a seed store in this neighborhood" (122), and when Biff says oh my god when he realizes what Willy is doing with the seeds, and how he wants to kill himself. Both these textual evidences support the idea of Willy wanting to leave a legacy behind before killing himself.]]> 2017-03-23 18:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162247174 https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162248013 The theme of pride jointly existed with manliness. Willy was highly reluctant and stubborn to receive help from others because he interpreted it as an insult to his ego and credibility. Textual Evidence -The most prominent example of this is - " I offered you a job. You can make fifty dollars a week. And I wont send you on the road." (96)  Charlie offers Willy a job with ideal conditions but Willy rejects it in an act in an act of ignorance and false superiority despite the fact that he his borrowing money from Charlie knowing he doesn't have the means to pay him back. Willy also exhibits false pride.]]> 2017-03-23 18:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162248013 10037715 https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162252876 The inability to let go has caused Willy's mind to create a mental block throughout this book. This is evident through the frustration that occurs within the Loman family.

Textual Evidence- "Will you take that phony dream and burn it before something happens?" (138). In this quote, Biff expresses his emotions towards Willy's "dream". "Im staying right in this city and I'm gonna beat this racket! The Loman Brothers!" (133). Happy decides to keep Willy's dream alive, and stay in the city.]]> 2017-03-23 19:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162252876 00027128 https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162253427 Building/ hand is symbol of life. A home is a like a paradise and changes through a persons life and represents change in ages. "There's more of him in that front stoop than all the sales he ever made" (138) This shows how he put his life into his house being one of his ultimate goal besides supporting his sons and wealth. "There's not a breath of fresh air in the neighborhood" (17) This shows a change in time, it not like what it used to be, like how it went from being spacey and free turned into cramped and dark living reflecting him in his current life of being in a uncertain position.]]> 2017-03-23 19:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162253427 https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162254409 The American Dream- In the Death of a Sailsman, The Loman's are longing for the American Dream. They want it so bad the they are blind to reality. 

"But then, it's what i I always wanted. My own apartment, a car, and plenty of women. And still... Im lonely" (23). 
This quote shows Happy's idea of the American Dream. He focuses on things that he believes are important like women and material things that he ultimately isnt happy even though he is in a way successful. ]]> 2017-03-23 19:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162254409 https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162254417 success is different for different people and it takes hard work for one to be truly successful. 

Quote: "What could be more satisfying than to be able to....at the age of 84...pick up the phone and be remembered and loved and helped by so many different people?" (81). (Willy talking)
Analysis: Willy sees success as being very wealthy.  Like this man who makes a lot of money without actually having to do much work.  He also sees it as being popular and well-liked by other people.

Quote: "What am I doing in an office, making a contemptuous, begging fool of myself, when all I want is out there waiting for me the minute I say I know who I am!" (132). (Biff talking)
Analysis: Biff sees success very differently from Willy.  He hates the business world and wants to go "out there," or into the country, to make his living through hard work and manual labor.  
(This is what adds to the arguing of Willy and Biff.  They have two completely different viewpoints of what makes them happy and successful.)]]> 2017-03-23 19:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162254417 https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162997621 Longing for the Past
Throughout the play we're given a plethora of flashbacks and draw backs from the past through the mind of Willy Loman. In result,  giving the reader the idea that Willy longs for what used to be.
Textual Evidence
" In 1928 I had a big year. I averaged a hundred and seventy dollars a week in commissions. -
- Now Willy, you never averaged - I averaged a hundred and seventy dollars a week in the year of 1928!"
After being let off from his job, Willy becomes desperate and gives many reasons to Howard as to why he should remain employed. ]]> 2017-03-28 02:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nglenn/j37khh5a9qit/wish/162997621