ds_death_of_a_salesman_complete.pdf | |
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Who was Arthur Miller ?
Listen to the following recording :
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4495177
and find information about :
Extra material : www.nytimes.com/1985/09/13/arts/tv-weekend-hoffman-in-death-of-a-salesman.html
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4495177
and find information about :
- his childhood and family background
- his education
- his works + awards
- the notable events that shaped his life
- his legacy
Extra material : www.nytimes.com/1985/09/13/arts/tv-weekend-hoffman-in-death-of-a-salesman.html
What is the play about ?
Read Miller's article. What did he intend to do when writing the play?
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Historical context
Now watch the photos underneath . Which ones do you think represent American society at the time of the depression best ? Select 5 of them that you will comment in order to make an oral presentation about the period .
www.history.com/news/post-world-war-ii-boom-economy
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/mar/04/crash-1929-wall-street-what-the-great-depression-reveals-about-our-future (timeline)
www.history.com/news/post-world-war-ii-boom-economy
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/mar/04/crash-1929-wall-street-what-the-great-depression-reveals-about-our-future (timeline)
Extracts
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Summary + videos to understand the play better.
higher-death-of-a-salesman-revision-notes-1sussjc.pdf | |
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