Death of a Salesman Symbolism

Death of a Salesman Symbolism Arthur Miller is a well renowned playwright who can control the emotions of the readers in the way they want to feel. His play the Death Of a Salesman, he begins with symbols and ends with symbols, where the primarily focuses on Willy Loman, who desperately tries hard to become successful in his imminent failure. Using symbols, Miller portrays a tragic but realistic view of Fifties. Arthur Miller is an interesting writer who reflects his life in his plays. He was born in1915 in New York City. His father was a successful businessman who later lost his wealth. His marriage also affected his life as well as his writing. He then started to focus more on female characters in his writings. He also had worked with many types of working class people who bring him close to his characters in his plays. So, many of his works are from past experiences. (Arthur Miller. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 22 July 2004. Web. 10 Aug. 2004. .) Death of A Salesman is a play which reflects Willy Loman, an aging salesman who was pretty much happy and used to get satisfaction from his two sons at one time. Miller uses symbolism, which reflects his conflicting personality. Biff Loman and Happy Loman, his two sons represent the two sides of his personality. Biff which is capable of sincere compassion and Happy who receives consolation through women represents two sides of Willy Loman, but Willy favors Biff more than Happy. That sounds good but thats the main reason for conflicting between Biff and Willy. He wants to do anything for Biff to be successful. Biffs high ambitions are clearly represented by The University of Virginias emblem in his shoes. Those ambitions he had before Biff and Willy drifted apart. The reason for confliction between the father-son relationships is that part of the play when Willy has the flashback of the hotel when Biff finds his dad with other woman. For this reason Biff no longer hopes to be successf ul like his father. Moreover, another symbol that represents Willys betrayal and disloyalty towards his wife was the stockings which were actually meant for his wife Linda which he gives to his mistress. As a result whenever he sees his wife mending her old stockings, he feels guilty of what he has done. These stockings also represent Lindas humbleness towards Willy for which she trusted more than anyone in her life. In fact, to understand the conflict between the family, Miller skillfully uses these symbols in his play Death of a Salesman. The next symbol in Millers play Death of a Salesman is money. Money is important to everyone since it is the foundation that supports people. It brings happiness as well as adverse unhappiness and stress. Similarly, in the play, money is the main theme that causes many conflicts between the characters. If Willy had money than it would have been easier for him to fulfill such basic necessities in his family. He could have brought a new car, moved to another place to live or buy a new house, pay for the refrigerator and other household things. Biff could have gone to University if Willy had enough money. Nevertheless, he has to borrow $50 each week from Charlie, hoping to keep it secret from his wife, Linda. For this reason, Willy eventually had to suicide hoping his insurance will give his family $20000. Money brings big arguments in the family as well as in the business. Willy and Linda kept on arguing about the broken refrigerator, a commission of two hundred and twelve dollars, pay ments for the refrigerator, remaining twenty one dollars for the roof, and carburetor for the Chevrolet. Naturally, if one cannot find anyone to shout upon, then they go for their children. Whatever Biff was doing in his life, Willy was not happy with him. Biff just earned couple of dollars an hour, not realizing that he is borrowing money from Charley. In addition to that, Biff also enjoyed his job, but Willy tried to force him to live the life of a Salesman. Willy even asks Biff to borrow fifteen thousand dollars with Oliver but Biff fails to do that. Still, Lomans dont have any money. Nonetheless, if money was a minor thing in life, everyone could live a descent life and enjoy life at fullest. It could also have saved the life of a Salesman, who was trying to help his family. Death of a Salesman is a play full of symbolism and themes that are intertwined with one another throughout the entire play. In addition to symbolism, Miller contrasted Willy as being influenced by the American Dream. Everyone becomes jealous of others success. One wants more than other has and thats the same that has happened to Willy Loman. A false sense of illusion is created, which leads to disillusionment and volatility. (http://www.writework.com/essay2/arthur-miller-s-definition-tragic-hero-death-salesman) Due to societys ambitions and pressure people get dissatisfied and begin to want more to fulfill their thirst. Due to this, people feel one must provide more to their family and improve the lifestyle and performance of the family. In that process one feels pressured and burdened to outperform others. Willys dream was to have a happy family and make his two talented sons follow the path of a salesman. However, from the play, Willy got absorbed by wiliness, by his dreams, and t hrough the societys pressure. He becomes a man without an ambition, like a snake any poison. Willy still remembers Bens mantra The jungle is full of diamonds (Miller), where jungle represents life and diamonds represents wealth. Willy regrets of not going with Ben to Africa. He realizes that if he doesnt earn something quick then he will be a failure in his life. He still has faith in his American Dream, which has influenced his life badly. Willys name Loman (Low- man) it itself signifies that he is not destined to become successful in his life and his traits are inherited by his two sons too. In conclusion, Arthur Miller skillfully uses symbols in Death of a Salesman to contrast between the characters themselves, the society and the Lomans family relationship. Willy Loman stands as an important character in the play by being a common man with a tragic story in fifties.

Pablo Picasso

Picasso works were influenced by Yawners Turbid De Hernandez Professor Michael Cain English Composition II April 10, 2013 Many of Picasso works are influenced by his father who was a painter, for the death of his close friend Carols Cameras, and also for the World War I (Spanish civil war- Queering). Picasso love for art was somewhat genetic. His father, Jose Uric Balsas, was a painter as well and he loved art. Picasso was quick to express his desire for art.Picasso father began teaching him to draw and paint from early childhood, and by the time he was 13 years old his painting were already better than his father's. He lost all desire to do any schoolwork and instead spent the school days doodling in his notebook. Picasso recalled, â€Å"For being a bad student, they would send me to the cells, I loved it when they sent me there, because I could take a pad of paper and draw nonstop. † (A+E Television Networks, 1996-2013 ). Other influence in his work was when his close friend Carols Cameras died.He felt lonely and deeply depressed over the death of his friend, he painted scenes of poverty, isolation and anguish using exclusively blues and greens. This was Picasso Blue Period – 1901-1904. The subject matter for this period was poor people of the streets, beggars, prostitutes, drunks and poor gaunt people. He also depicted old and sick people and despairing lovers. The paintings showed themes of alienation, poverty and psychological depression. The mood of the paintings were somber and were influenced by his time in Spain, a visit to the Saint Lazars women's prison and also the suicide of his friend Cameras.Picasso most famous work, Queering is certainly the his most powerful political statement, painted as an immediate reaction to the Nazi's devastating casual mobbing practice on the Basque town of Queering during Spanish Civil War. Queering was a unique painting for Picasso to create because he never wanted to be influenced by the outside world. Historians argue that Queering is the exception and Picasso allowed him-self to be influenced and expressed his views. Queering shows the tragedies of war and the suffering it inflicts upon individuals, particularly innocent civilians.This work has gained a monumental status, becoming a perpetual reminder of the tragedies of war, an anti-war symbol, and an embodiment of peace. On completion Queering was displayed around the world in a brief tour, becoming famous and widely acclaimed. This tour helped bring the Spanish Civil War to the world's attention. Queering is a town in the province of Biscayne in Basque Country. During the Spanish Civil War, it was regarded as the northern bastion of the Republican resistance movement and the epicenter of Basque culture, adding to its significance as a target.In 26 April 1937, warplanes of the German Condor Legion, commanded by Colonel Wolfram von Ricocheted, bombed Queering for about two hours. After the bombing, Picasso was made aware of wha t had gone on in his country of origin. At the time, he was working on a mural for the Paris Exhibition to be held in the summer of 1937, commissioned by the Spanish Republican government. He deserted his original idea and on 1 May 1937, began on Queering. (www. Pillowcases. Org. , 2009-Present ) Picasso works were important in the Art. Picasso produced a painting unlike anything he or anyone else had ever painted before. Less Demolishes Davidson† (1907), is considered the precursor and inspiration of Cubism, an artistic Tyler pioneered by Picasso. By 1911 Picasso was recognized as the inventor of Cubism, which is breaking down objects or people in to somewhat geometric forms to form the composition. Then, from 1927 Picasso became caught up in a new philosophical and cultural movement, Surrealism, whose artistic manifestation was an offspring of his own cubism. Pablo Picasso stands alone as the most celebrated and influential painter of the twentieth century. His technical mas tery, creativity and profound empathy distinguish him as a revolutionary artist. Pablo Picasso English Version I am going to be talking about the famous Spanish painter Pablo Uric y Picasso. Pablo Uric y Picasso was a famous Spanish painter during the early sass's. He was also a famous sculptor, ceramicist, printmaker, and stage designer. He was most famous for his paintings. He painted in an abstract manner which changed the effects of the paintings. Picasso paintings are found in many museums. These painting are divided into many periods that correspond to his life. The first period was the blue period. This period had sad paintings in the color of blue and green.The second period was that of the pink period. During this period, his work was more cheery. The most famous painting of this time was the Boy With a Pipe. The third period was the African-Influenced Period. The paintings of this time were influenced by African artifacts. The most famous painting was that of The Decompiles Davidson. The next period was that of Cubism. This period had two parts. These were that of sy nthetic and analytical. Towards the final part of his painting career, Pablo Picasso came into classicism and surrealism.

A Comparison of the Heroes in Beowulf and Young Goodman...

Beowulf, a rousing Old English poem of man and monster, narrates the rise and fall of a superhuman hero named Beowulf. â€Å"Young Goodman Brown,† a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, also features a hero, Goodman Brown, a Puritan husband, who declines markedly in the story. Both are victimized by the same sin of pride which leads to a lessening of faith. In Beowulf, the main character, a Geat warrior named Beowulf, possesses extraordinary qualities: â€Å"He was the strongest of men alive in that day, mighty and noble.† Upon spotting Beowulf approaching, the sea-guard of the Danes says, â€Å"Never have I seen a greater man on earth†¦Ã¢â‚¬  King Hrothgar of the Danes says of Beowulf, â€Å"Seafarers who took gifts to the Geats say that he has†¦show more content†¦Beowulf’s example of extreme heroism motivates others to extraordinary deeds: Wiglaf, seeing Beowulf’s strength compromised by the dragon’s fire, risks his life to aid Beowulf in his final battle. It is obvious that the hero possesses superhuman qualities. As critic Donald fry states in TheBeowulf Poet: â€Å"Beowulf is †¦ one set aprt from ordinary men by his size, nobility, and splendid appearance† (Fry 3). In the first part of the poem there is no questioning of ethical standards of the hero by the author. In the first part Beowulf puts his trust in God, and gives himself in selfless service to his fellow-man, to people in need, and to his king. He distributes very generously almost all the gifts received for services rendered at Heorot. His death in combat in Denmark would have brought no calamity to others. But later in the poem, with 50 years of kingship behind him, Beowulf had a huge responsibility to his nation. And he let his nation down. How did it happen? First of all, he discontinued his acknowledgement of God as the source of his strength and good fortune in combat (Who made available to him the sword for killing Grendel’s mother?). Secondly, the hero becomes more selfish in the second part of the poem: As Beowulf goes to meet the dragon, does he mention the

Maxine A Daughter Leaving Home, By Linda Pastan - 1034 Words

When thinking about love, we usually think about a gushy feeling between two people. When reading the two poems, â€Å"To a Daughter Leaving Home† and â€Å"Dover Beach,† I found a new definition of love. Love is an intense feeling of deep affection. Both of these poems exhibit a tough love and show excellent examples of concrete images and figurative language. Along with love, they also show a new meaning of beauty and nature. The poem â€Å"To a Daughter Leaving Home,† by Linda Pastan, showed a great deal of concrete images and figurative language. There was a slight conflict towards the end of the poem, especially when it said, â€Å"I kept waiting/ For the thud of your crash as I/ Sprinted to catch up† (11-14). In this example, it appeared the speaker was having an internal conflict within herself. She wanted to be able to go comfort her daughter, but the daughter had already left without turning back. The way the speaker uses similes is astounding, â €Å"The hair flapping/ Behind you like a/ Handkerchief waving/ Goodbye† (21-24). Here the speaker is comparing her hair flying in the wind as she rides away to a handkerchief as she is forced to say good-bye. The way Linda Pastan uses onomatopoeias in the poem is also helpful. It makes the reader really understand and feel the pain the speaker is experiencing. For example, â€Å"As you wobbled away,† (5) and â€Å"I kept waiting for the thud† (11-12). These words made the lines feel alive in a way that made the reader feel present in the situation.