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What does the text say about the title character Hedda Gabler?
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.
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.
How does the text describe the character of Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman?
Willy Loman is a complex blend of desperation and bravado.
What does the text say about Willy Loman's past success as a salesman?
The text states that Willy Loman was never a great salesman, and that he has always been an average man with unreachable dreams.
What is the connection between Hedda Gabler and Death of a Salesman as described in the text?
The text states that both Hedda Gabler and Death of a Salesman are interested in how society affects the individual.
What is the significance of the ending of Death of a Salesman as described in the text?
The text states that at the end of the play, Willy Loman realizes that his failure as a salesman is mirrored in his failure as a husband and father, and that the American Dream has escaped his grasp.
What is a common theme in the plays of Henrik Ibsen and Arthur Miller?
Desperate quests for meaning and fulfillment
Why is Henrik Ibsen sometimes called the 'Freud of the theater'?
For creating social dramas about middle-class people with psychological depth
What historical period did Henrik Ibsen belong to?
Mid- to late-1800s
How are Henrik Ibsen's characters portrayed in his plays?
As tortured souls struggling with internal conflicts
Why is Death of a Salesman considered one of the most produced plays?
For its universal themes and relatable characters
In what way did Henrik Ibsen challenge conventional society in his plays?
By slamming tortured souls up against societal norms
Explore the enduring themes and characters in the plays of Henrik Ibsen and Arthur Miller. Discover the universal messages about the human condition conveyed through their works.
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