Willy Loman Is Often Described As A Tragic Hero. To What Extent Is "Death Of A Salesman" A Tragedy?
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Willy Loman is often described as a Tragic Hero. To What Extent is "Death of
Critics have hotly debated the question of whether Willy Loman is a
tragic hero or whether Death of a Salesman is a tragedy. Dramatic tragedy
was invented and defined by the Greeks. Aristotle said a play has to have
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.... argued that times have changed- "we no longer live in an era
dominated by kings and queens- and so maybe our definition of tragedy
should change, too." Changing ideas on the qualities of a "modern tragedy"
means also changing the qualities of a "modern tragic hero". A tragic hero
is someone with the dedication to die for a belief, but also someone who
has a tragic flaw or limitation that defines him as a character and makes
the tragedy happen. Willy is intense and passionate and cares ....
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