Essay about Using Time Lapses in Death of a Salesman

Using Time Lapses in Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller wrote â€Å"Death of a Salesman† in 1949. For this essay I am planning to explore the structural devices used in the play. Particularly time lapses. The play is set in Willy’s house and the various places he visits in New York. â€Å"Death of a Salesman† has been described as a modern tragedy and it certainly follows the rules. Willy Loman, the protagonist, is the tragic hero with a fatal flaw; his defect is his supreme pretence and pride. He lives in two different worlds. In the real world he has fallen from grace, another rule vital to tragedies, but in the imaginary world in Willy’s head. The place that clings onto every happy memory just won’t let him drop. During the 1930’s†¦show more content†¦By this time in the play Willy has clearly become instable. Linda recognises this and tries to be delicate and tactful as if this will stop Willy from falling off the edge. I think that she just wants to protect him. The fantasy in this scene is Ben finally leaving for his new life, as for the whole play Ben has been trying to leave Willy but now it’s his time to go, as it is Willy’s. Willy’s brother Ben clearly represents freedom and Willy’s past. It represents the chance Willy always wanted and needed, but he didn’t take. He is very repentant of this, and like most moments his mind won’t let him forget this one. Willy conjures up these fantasy worlds to escape from reality but also to reassure himself that he is doing the right thing. But his conscience comes in from time to time, to try and bring him back down to earth and usually comes in the voice of Ben. The recollections in the play usually pivot around certain objects or phrases. These objects or phrases are skilful uses of symbolism. The symbols that Arthur Miller uses are often keys that unlock Willy’s memory and almost always are milestones on the road to his instability. One particular use of symbolism is Linda’s stockings. 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