https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69 Modern Play and Film Unit en-us 2017-03-19 17:49:25 UTC 2025-12-13 13:28:28 UTC hello@padlet.com ejs5807 https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161034341 ^{An example of an allusion used is when Willy calls his sons Adonis and Hercules, showing how he believes that they are powerful.}]]> 2017-03-19 22:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161034341 ejs5807 https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161035830 ^{-The lighting is used to manipulate the observer's focus in this play. For example, in the beginning of the play, the stage directions tell to only dimply light the beds where Biff and Happy are sleeping- they are not to be noticed at this time. Only when the boys start to speak and become a part of the conversation does the light brighten in their area of the set.}]]> 2017-03-19 22:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161035830 ejs5807 https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036495 ^{The stage direction often uses solid terms to describe what kind of emotions characters should portray. For example, when Biff feels "sad" the stage directions tell the actor he is "broken".}]]> 2017-03-19 22:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036495 ejs5807 https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036610 ^{The setting is urban. Most of the action happens at the Lomans' home.}]]> 2017-03-19 22:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036610 ejs5807 https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036645 ^{Willy has re-occurring thoughts of faraway lands like Alaska, and Africa. This is an example of how he wishes to escape his reality and live with more personal power.}]]> 2017-03-19 22:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036645 ejs5807 https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036658 ^{-Willy (Protagonist): Father, salesmen, delusional, prideful man.
-Biff (Antagonist): Son, representation of authenticity.
-Willy: Son, people-pleaser, smooth-talker.
-Linda: Doting wife, self-sacrificer, loyal.
-Charley and Ben}]]> 2017-03-19 22:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036658 ejs5807 https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036724 ^{The theme is about expectation vs. acceptance. Throughout the play write, Willy tries to control his life to fit into his ideals. He is arrogant about his sons' abilities. He is prideful about his career. He can not accept that what would really fulfill him in life is not to expect the most, but to be grateful for what he has.}]]> 2017-03-19 22:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036724 ejs5807 https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036828 ^{There is much flute music asked for in the stage directions. The movie would suit quirky, old fashioned music.}]]> 2017-03-19 22:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ejs5807/m7p9l14z8y69/wish/161036828