By Eric Houdek
In order to find which actions lead to the meaning, I think it will be important to list a couple of actions in the play which i believe are crucial in the play. Feel free to add to this list or disagree with this list. I hope we can come up with a nominal phrase which establishes the meaning of the play…
-Willy Loman’s first argument with Charley(in the sequence of the play)
-Willy’s argument with Howard, resulting in the loss of his job.
-Willy’s discussion and argument with Bernard.
-Willy’s final argument with Charley, in which he turns down a job offer yet accepts a loan to pay off his insurance.
-The argument between Biff and Willy at Dinner.
-Biff and Happy’s abandonment of Willy at Dinner.
-Biff’s final argument with Willy.
-Willy’s taking of his own life.
-Charley, Biff, and Happy’s final statements about Willy’s life.
-Linda’s final goodbye to Willy.