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Suicide Attempts. Pages 40—49. . Objective:. be able to perceive developments in characters throughout the play explore the interactions between characters . Comprehension. How did Willy initially try to commit suicide? What else has he tried to do?
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Suicide Attempts Pages 40—49.
Objective: • be able to perceive developments in characters throughout the play • explore the interactions between characters
Comprehension • How did Willy initially try to commit suicide? • What else has he tried to do? • How does Linda try to cover up her discovery? • What does Willy overhear Biff saying on p.43? How does he react? • Why is Biff going to visit Bill Oliver?
Comprehension • How does Happy’s suggestion reflect the ideals of the American Dream? • How does Willy’s mood change after this conversation? • List all the advice Willy gives Biff regarding his meeting with Bill Oliver on p.45-48. • What does Biff do at the end of the Act?
Close Analysis • Re-read from Willy, dear, he just decided…(p.44) to Will you stop! (p.45) • Annotate the extract closely, paying particular attention to: Character relationships Miller’s language Miller’s stage directions Tension created
Linda Linda • Add detailed notes to your mind map of Linda. Use quotations. • Comment on the way that Willy treats her and how she deals with it.
Close Analysis • Re-read from Yeah, sing to me. (p.49) to the end of Act 1 • Annotate the scene, paying close attention to: Character relationships Language and stage directions Tension
Extended Writing • You are going to write an essay answering the question: How does Miller create dramatic tension in Act 1 of ‘Death of a Salesman’? • Spend 10 minutes on gathering your ideas—use a spider diagram to help you arrange your thoughts. • You must plan your answer logically and use PEEL throughout.
Dramatic Tension occurs when… • There is a conflict between characters • When characters are frustrated • When the audience or certain characters know information that others don’t know (Dramatic Irony) • When withheld information is hinted at
Dramatic Tension is created by… • Characters getting angry with each other: often denoted by short sentences, exclamation marks and strong language • Stage directions giving extra information • Conversations between characters about other characters/situations • Secrets being unveiled
Before you write. • Find 5 or 6 points that you can make in response to the question • Check that you have at least one suitable (and short) quotation for each point; do not use the same quotation for two points • List the most logical order to present your points, it does not necessarily have to be a chronological order although this can sometimes be an effective structure. • Link your thoughts together by using connectives and clear topic sentences at the start of each paragraph