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What does the text say about the title character Hedda Gabler?
What does the text say about the title character Hedda Gabler?
- Hedda Gabler is a strong, intelligent woman who is content with the role society has created for her.
- Hedda Gabler is a strong, intelligent woman who sets about changing and destroying the lives of those around her as a way of fulfilling her own dreams of freedom and independence. (correct)
- Hedda Gabler is a weak and unintelligent woman who is trapped by the role society has created for her.
- Hedda Gabler is a weak and unintelligent woman who is content with the role society has created for her.
What is the main focus of Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman?
What is the main focus of Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman?
- The play focuses on Willy Loman, a salesman who is still waiting in vain for his small corner of the American Dream. (correct)
- The play focuses on Willy Loman, a salesman who is content with his life and career.
- The play focuses on Willy Loman, a salesman who has achieved the American Dream.
- The play focuses on Willy Loman, a salesman who has given up on the American Dream.
How does the text describe the character of Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman?
How does the text describe the character of Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman?
- Willy Loman is a complex blend of success and confidence.
- Willy Loman is a simple and straightforward character.
- Willy Loman is a character who is content with his life and career.
- Willy Loman is a complex blend of desperation and bravado. (correct)
What does the text say about Willy Loman's past success as a salesman?
What does the text say about Willy Loman's past success as a salesman?
What is the connection between Hedda Gabler and Death of a Salesman as described in the text?
What is the connection between Hedda Gabler and Death of a Salesman as described in the text?
What is the significance of the ending of Death of a Salesman as described in the text?
What is the significance of the ending of Death of a Salesman as described in the text?
What is a common theme in the plays of Henrik Ibsen and Arthur Miller?
What is a common theme in the plays of Henrik Ibsen and Arthur Miller?
Why is Henrik Ibsen sometimes called the 'Freud of the theater'?
Why is Henrik Ibsen sometimes called the 'Freud of the theater'?
What historical period did Henrik Ibsen belong to?
What historical period did Henrik Ibsen belong to?
How are Henrik Ibsen's characters portrayed in his plays?
How are Henrik Ibsen's characters portrayed in his plays?
Why is Death of a Salesman considered one of the most produced plays?
Why is Death of a Salesman considered one of the most produced plays?
In what way did Henrik Ibsen challenge conventional society in his plays?
In what way did Henrik Ibsen challenge conventional society in his plays?
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