Friday, November 28, 2014

How does Arthur Miller use style to convey the theme of the "American Dream" in Death of a Salesman?

's style
in  can be linked to what he wrote about...


On the whole, his works are about an individuals struggle with an oftentimes
indifferent, harsh, or irrational society...

An author's
style will often reflect his tone, and as Miller wrote about the "individual's
struggle," we can infer that his style makes use of language that demonstrates the
struggles between the characters. Words like "terse," "abrupt" and
"argumentative" come to mind.

Style is defined as...


...the writers choice of words, figures of speech,
devices,...

It deals with "expression in writing and
speaking."

The use of this kind of language can be seen between Willy
Loman and his son Biff. Willy and Biff interact very different than Willy and Linda: but the
style is the same. Willy picks at Biff, while he dismisses Linda. There is a great deal of
frustration, poor communication and resentment between the characters. Biff is torn between
wanting to live up to his father's expectations...


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