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Death of a Salesman
Introduction to TheatreTHTRE 270
Death of a SalesmanI. Miller BioII. Review & Update of Theatrical Scene
DesignA. “Classical” (Greeks, Shakespeare) Scene Design:
1. Minimal: Audience Imagination
Death of a SalesmanB. Italian Renaissance (16th Century)
1. Perspective Scene Design
Death of a SalesmanC. Box Set (19th Century)
1. Realism, Naturalism
Death of a SalesmanIII. Death of a Salesman Scene Design
Death of a Salesman
Death of a SalesmanA. Experimental, “Theatricalist”B. Designed “Environment” of
ImaginationC. Focus: Subjective ExperienceD. Facilitates:
1. Multiple Time Schemes2. Movement into Willy’s Mind
Death of a SalesmanIV. Major Themes of Play
A. Willy as Dramatic Character1. Willy a Victim or Self-
Victimized?2. Analysis of Issue
Death of a SalesmanB. Idea of the “American Dream”
1. Play as Critique of Capitalist Socio-economic System
2. Relationship to Willy’s Psychologya. Use of “Uncle Ben”
Characterb. Metaphor of the “Jungle”
Death of a Salesman
The End