Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller
BIFF: Where’d you go this time, Dad? Gee we were lonesome for you.
WILLY (pleased, puts an arm around each boy and they come down to the apron): Lonesome, heh?
BIFF: Missed you every minute.
WILLY: Don’t say? Tell you a secret, boys. Don’t breathe it to a soul. Someday I’ll have my own business, and I’ll never have to leave home any more.
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the playwright’s use of flashbacks affect interpretations of Willy Loman’s actions in the play?
(1 point)
Responses
Flashbacks reveal the beliefs and values he has instilled in his sons.
Flashbacks reveal the beliefs and values he has instilled in his sons.
Flashbacks show what Willy believes it means to be successful.
Flashbacks show what Willy believes it means to be successful.
Flashbacks provide a window into Willy’s opinions of his own achievements.
Flashbacks provide a window into Willy’s opinions of his own achievements.
Flashbacks help develop Willy’s views of other people in the play.
"Flashbacks reveal the beliefs and values he has instilled in his sons." is the correct answer.
Thank you for the clarification.
"Flashbacks reveal the beliefs and values he has instilled in his sons" is the correct interpretation of how the flashbacks in the play "Death of a Salesman" affect the understanding of Willy Loman's actions. The flashbacks provide insight into the lessons and ideals Willy has passed on to his sons, which in turn influences their behavior and decisions throughout the play.