1. Could anything have been gained by including more scenes from the time before the events of the story? If so, what could have been added and for what purpose? If not, explain why not. 2. Are Happy and Biff good sons? Why or why not?

3. How would the story and its effect have changed if Willy hadn't died? Why did Arthur Miller "kill off" Willy?

4. Do you think the sibling relationship between Happy and Biff is realistic? Explain why or why not.

5. Who is responsible for Willy's death? Personal Response

A) Did you enjoy reading Death of a Salesman? Why or why not?

B)Suppose Biff would tell about the events of this story a few years after it happened. What do you think he would say?

C)Do you know any people like any of the characters in the play? Change the real person's name so his/her identity remains anonymous and describe how he or she is like a particular character.

D)Define "success."

E)How important is being well-liked to being successful?

6. Do you ever feel "boxed in" like Willy does