Discuss Death of a Salesman as a Tragedy. as Defined by Aristotle, Is It Correct to Label the Play as a Tragedy?

Research Paper

Discuss Death of a Salesman as a tragedy. As defined by Aristotle, is it correct to label the play as a tragedy?

Outline

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman”

B. Willy Loman spent his life searching for success and happiness based on self centered ideals and illusion

II. MAIN BODY

A. Willy’s Life

1. Grasping for success

a. Measurement of success

b. Distorted view

2. Self Worth

a. Successful men

b. Risk taker

3. Lack of happiness

a. Impacts the family

b. Delusional

III. CONCLUSION

A. Death of a Salesman is not a tragedy

B. Willy chose his path in life

Arthur Miller’s play, “Death of a Salesman” is centered around Willy Loman a husband and father of two sons, who is grasping to attain his dreams and hopes of success and ruining his life and his families lives at the