Good grades aren't a dime a dozen, but your grades will soar when you rely on CliffsNotes on Death of a Salesman to guide you through Arthur Miller's famous play. Meet Willy Loman, the aging salesman, his sons Biff and Happy, and his wife Linda. Take an intimate glimpse into their failed attempt to capture the American dream. CliffsNotes takes you through the play with scene-by-scene plot summaries and commentaries, along with a character map and essays to help you understand the source of Willy's despair. Be prepared to examine the dreams and disappointments of your own life as you delve into Death of a Salesman.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Playwright. Introduction to the Play. Critical Commentaries. Act I Scene 1. Act I Scene 2. Act I Scene 3. Act I Scene 4. Act I Scene 5. Act I Scene 6. Act I Scene 7. Act I Scene 8. Act I Scene 9. Act I Scene 10. Act I Scene 11. Act I Scene 12. Act II Scene 1. Act II Scene 2. Act II Scene 3. Act II Scene 4. Act II Scene 5. Act II Scene 6. Act II Scene 7. Act II Scene 8. Act II Scene 9. Act II Scene 10. Act II Scene 11. Act II Scene 12. Act II Scene 13. Act II Scene 14. Requiem. Character Analyses. Critical Essays. CliffsNotes Review. CliffsNotes Resource Center. Index.

About the Author

Jennifer L. Scheidt received her M.A. from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is a full-time instructor at Palo Alto College in San Antonio, Texas, where she teaches various writing and literature courses.