Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller
BERNARD: Biff! (He gets away from Happy.) Listen, Biff, I heard Mr. Birnbaum say that if you don’t start studyin’ math he’s gonna flunk you, and you won’t graduate. I heard him!
WILLY: You better study with him, Biff. Go ahead now.
BERNARD: I heard him!
BIFF: Oh, Pop, you didn’t see my sneakers! (He holds up a foot for Willy to look at.)
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
What is one way that Bernard’s reaction to the situation could be analyzed when interpreting this passage from the play?
(1 point)
Responses
He does not understand the true relationship between hard work and success.
He does not understand the true relationship between hard work and success.
He understands the implications of what will happen if Biff does poorly in school.
He understands the implications of what will happen if Biff does poorly in school.
He believes that Willy is not being strict enough in disciplining Biff.
He believes that Willy is not being strict enough in disciplining Biff.
He lacks respect for Biff and for the other members of the Loman family.