5 Questions
In the context of the text, what does Charley's description of Willy Loman symbolize?
The decline of traditional American values
What economic shift in the United States is reflected in the difference between the post-war American Dream and the nineteenth-century American Dream?
From agriculture to urban industry
How does the post-war American Dream differ from the nineteenth-century American Dream, as described in the text?
Focus on commercial ventures instead of agricultural pursuits
What major change occurred in America's economic landscape leading to the evolution of the American Dream from the nineteenth century to post-war times?
Shift from service and sales to manufacturing
How does Charley characterize Willy Loman's approach towards work?
As lacking in practical skills but high on charm
Explore the optimism and aspirations of most Americans during the post-war boom of 1948, focusing on achieving wealth, suburban living, and fulfilling family life compared to the earlier frontier-oriented American Dream.
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