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A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts Arthur Miller's play, "Death of a Salesman," Frank O'Connor's short story, "First Communion," and Sylvia Plath's poem, "Metaphors" in terms of characters, tone, plot and style to reveal how each author appeals to the senses, emotions and intellect
of the readers.
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6 pages (~225 words per page)
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important appeal to the readers senses, emotions and intellect, and are usually achieved through characterizations, plot, tone and style. The literary structure is paramount because if the author fails
to move the reader in some way, whether sensually, emotionally or intellectually, the message he or she is attempting to convey will ultimately be lost. Arthur Miller, Frank OConnor,
and Sylvia Plath took three very different approaches to communicate with readers. Miller preferred the play structure because he believed he could reveal more in a page of dialogue
than he could in pages of novel description. Millers dramatic masterpiece remains the Pulitzer prize-winning two-act play, Death of a Salesman. Irish author Frank OConnor seemed more
comfortable with the short story form, characterized by "First Confession." Sylvia Plath became renowned for her intensely personal style of poetry, as revealed in "Metaphors." In terms of
characterization, there are several major and minor characters featured in Death of a Salesman, which features traveling salesman Willy Loman, his wife Linda, and his sons Biff and Happy.
However, it is the character of protagonist Willy Loman, upon which all dramatic action and impact depends. He is the central focus, and his believability is crucial. The
audience must be moved by Willy Loman, a 63-year-old man who has become tired of chasing the ever-elusive American Dream, always falling short. In describing Willy, Miller wrote, "He
is past sixty years of age, dressed quietly... his exhaustion is apparent. He... thankfully lets his burden down... A word-sigh escapes his lips -- it might be Oh boy,
oh boy" (I 12). Of Linda, Miller provides a much-more detailed insight, for this provides the readers/audience with a greater understanding of the tired and disillusioned Willy: "She more
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