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Arthur Miller Death of a Salesman Motifs |
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Arthur Miller Death of a Salesman Motifs |
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Death of a Salesman (Death of the American Dream) Motif -- Recurring ideas or thoughts which act as a unifying idea. Some motifs recur so often they enhance the meaning of a story. Consider the ideas and phrases that occur more than once in the play. Which are motifs and which are symbols, allusions, or phrases used to develop character's thoughts, opinions, or development? Being Well-Liked Stealing Vital to New England All Used Up The "Boxed-In" Motif "The Woods are Burning" "Can't get near him" The Flute Motif Stockings Motif Losing Weight Got questions or comments? Contact Jay Edwards [Stylistic Devices] [Character Analysis] |
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