Drama Response
Death of a Salesman
(1949), Arthur Miller, 1469
*This
response is worth a possible ten points.
The points will be split into two categories: content &
accuracy. Each category will be worth 5
points. These will then be added up to
equal your total. For content, points
will be awarded based on depth of analysis.
For accuracy, points will be awarded based on the four-error-per-page
rule.
Please
type your response & format it according to MLA guidelines. Your typed response should be approximately
300 words long. Please include a word
count.
THE ASSIGNMENT:
What are some themes you notice in the play? How does the playwright use the elements of
drama in order to convey these themes? Identify and discuss one or two
theme/element pairings. Take care to
give specific examples and to thoroughly explain your findings with
explication/analysis.
Things
to note about this play:
- Plot, especially in terms of
conflict and nature of conflict
- Foreshadowing
- Characterization
- Tragic Flaw
- Names of characters
- Symbolism
- Setting
- Irony
- Use of Music