Death of a Salesman Questions

Why does the secretary at Charley’s office not want Willy around anymore? 2. What does Willy ask Bernard while they are together in Bernard’s father’s (Charley’s) office? What does this tell you about the character of Willy? 3.Why does Willy not accept a job from Charley? What would this do to Willy idea of “The American Dream”? 4.Which of the sons (Happy or Biff) is most like Willy? Provide evidence to support your explanation. 5.In the flashback, why does Biff go to Boston? What is he hoping to accomplish here? What would make him do this? 6.After Biff makes the discovery of his father having an affair in Boston, why does Biff decide not to go to summer school to graduate high school? [unique_solution]How could Willy see this as Biff doing it to “spite” him (doing something/not doing something against the wishes of his father)? 7.Why does Linda refuse to see/talk to the boys at the end of Act 2? All parents/guardians have expectations of their children. At one point do high expectations become a negative thing? Do you think your teaches have high expectations of you? Explain.