Death of a Salesman - Tragedy and Grammar Exercises
English
Year 9
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A worksheet exploring themes of tragedy in Death of a Salesman through grammar analysis and comprehension exercises suitable for Year 9 students.
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Death of a Salesman - Tragedy and Grammar Exercises
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Scene Summary and Context
In Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman', the play is set in post-war America, focusing on Willy Loman, an ageing salesman struggling with his sense of failure and disillusionment. The narrative explores themes of identity, success, and the American Dream, depicting Willy's interactions with his family and his internal conflicts. The play opens in Willy’s modest home, with scenes often shifting between the present and Willy’s memories. The characters’ dialogues reveal their ambitions, frustrations, and tragic flaws. Notably, Willy’s repeated phrases like 'The only thing you got in this world is what you can sell' encapsulate his obsession with success and material wealth. The play employs flashbacks to illustrate Willy’s past decisions and regrets, highlighting the tragic progression of his mental state. This setting establishes a tense atmosphere, as Willy’s perception of reality becomes increasingly blurred, underscoring the tragedy of a man trapped by his own ideals and societal expectations.
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Grammar and Literary Technique Analysis
Answer the following questions based on the passage provided above.
1.
Identify a phrase in the summary that reflects Willy's obsession with success.
[2 marks]2.
What literary technique is used when the play shifts between the present and Willy's memories?
Aa) Flashback
Bb) Foreshadowing
Cc) Irony
Dd) Symbolism
3.
Explain briefly how the character of Willy contributes to the tragic theme of the play.
[3 marks]4.
Identify one phrase that illustrates Willy's mental state deteriorating.
[2 marks]5.
Using your own words, describe how Miller employs dialogue to reveal characters’ ambitions.
6.
Identify the technique used in the phrase: 'The play employs flashbacks to illustrate Willy’s past decisions and regrets.'
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Flashback
Cc) Irony
Dd) Symbolism
7.
Discuss how the setting described in the summary enhances the tragic tone of the play.
8.
What is the purpose of quoting short phrases like 'The only thing you got in this world is what you can sell' in literary analysis?
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- 12/31/2025
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