DOAS

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DOAS Up to page 31, the play covers: The opening scenes in the Lomans’ house (Willy’s return from the trip). Early conversations between Linda, Willy, Biff, and Happy. Willy’s first flashback to the boys in their youth. The introduction of Bernard. The first hints about The Woman (through Willy’s memories and laughter from the hotel scene). Below is a detailed chart analyzing the characters only up to page 31, with quotes from that section to justify each point. 🧩 Character Analysis Chart (up to page 31, Penguin Modern Classics) Character Goals (so far) Internal conflicts Conflicts with others Personality traits Role in society / symbolic role Key quotes (up to p. 31) Willy Loman Wants to prove he’s successful and well-liked; wants his sons, especially Biff, to achieve greatness. Torn between reality and delusion: admits failure yet clings to grand fantasies. Feels guilt and exhaustion. Argues with Linda (about his income and car); criticizes Biff for lack of ambition. Proud, insecure, nostalgic, self-deceptive, emotionally unstable. Represents the average, aging salesman trapped in the American Dream myth. “I’m vital in New England.” (p. 10) → insists on his importance. “B...