Examine the idea of the tragic hero through the characters of Willy Loman and Hamlet
Examine the idea of the tragic hero through the characters of Willy Loman and Hamlet
Tag: Willy Loman
What makes Willy Loman a distinctly American tragic hero? What is his tragic flaw? Compare Willy Loman with another tragic figure from Greek literature (i.e. Creon, Oedipus, or even Odysseus), Shakespearean tragedy (i.e. Macbeth or Romeo & Juliet), or possibly American literature (i.e. Dimmesdale, Gatsby, the man in “To Build a Fire”, etc.) and discuss what the contrast suggests about the American identity.
2. CHARACTERIZATION: What makes Willy Loman a distinctly American tragic hero? What is his tragic flaw? Compare Willy Loman with another tragic figure from Greek literature (i.e. Creon, Oedipus, or even Odysseus), Shakespearean tragedy (i.e. Macbeth or Romeo & Juliet), or possibly American literature (i.e. Dimmesdale, Gatsby, the man in “To Build a Fire”, etc.) […]
Is Willy Loman a tragic hero in Death of a Salesman?Discuss
Is Willy Loman a tragic hero in Death of a Salesman?Discuss