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skullcutter02 's review for:
Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can see why this play is so revered. It is written in a time where many people can't find meaning in their lives following the post war disillusionment. The story is quite simple but the vivid characters and its relatability (mostly through Biff imo who was supposed to be a promising footballer only to flunk math) heightens its ultimate tragedy.
Willy is an utterly unlikeable man whose actions alienate everyone around him and he's just a slob of waste merely occupying space. He needs no redemption and his ultimate suicide is freeing.
Techniques wise, I liked how detail Miller goes into describing the setting, the characters' emotions, even down to the smallest music cues. He also does interesting things with time, integrating flashbacks and hallucinatory episodes. Reading these disruptions in time, despite not seeing it on stage or on film, still creates a unique effect.
Willy is an utterly unlikeable man whose actions alienate everyone around him and he's just a slob of waste merely occupying space. He needs no redemption and his ultimate suicide is freeing.
Techniques wise, I liked how detail Miller goes into describing the setting, the characters' emotions, even down to the smallest music cues. He also does interesting things with time, integrating flashbacks and hallucinatory episodes. Reading these disruptions in time, despite not seeing it on stage or on film, still creates a unique effect.