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2 I. Define and understand the term expressionism II. Explore the effects of expressionism on drama III. Introduce Arthur Miller IV. Identify major themes of Death of a Salesman

3 A. A type of modernist artistic style B. Movement affecting painting and literature in Europe and America C. Goal to “objectify inner experience” D. Used external objects as transmitters of internal impressions and moods. E. Revolt Against Realism

4 Realism Expressionism VS

5 Realism Expressionism VS

6 Realism Expressionism VS.

7 A. Growing mass and mechanization of society. B. Developments in psychology. C. Freud- defined and explored subconscious Freud

8 A. Tries to express a personal vision of human life and society 1. profoundly troubled 2. intensely emotional B. Often presents individual standing alone and afraid in industrial society moving toward chaos

9 C. Presents anonymous human types rather than individual characters D. Replaces plot with rapidly changing and intense emotional states. Often surreal or dream-like

10 E. Uses light and sound to indicate mood F. Move to abstract stage sets Death of a Salesman set design: very expressionist

11 A. Grew up during Depression; saw America at its lowest. B. Successful writing career, but filled with scandal C. Was a communist and was put on trial to defend himself

12 D. Married Marilyn Monroe, but divorced her just prior to her death E. Was an atheist F. Characters balance between individual responsibility and societal pressures G. Influenced by expressionism

13 A. Degradation of the American Dream B. Redefinition of the idea of a “hero” 1. Traditional hero: flawless, powerful, triumphant 2. Willie as hero: deeply flawed, weak, failed? C. Nature of relationship between father and son in a modernist world A. Psychological Nature of the Human Mind 1. Willie is not “crazy.” Mind is “leaky vessel.” 2. His issue is far more profound – views life as a “double exposure” – past and present simultaneously

14 Why do you think it is called Death of a Salesman and not Death of an Accountant or Death of an English Teacher? What is unique about “salesman?” How would you define a “good” relationship between a father and son? What qualities would be a part of that relationship? What makes a person truly heroic?

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