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This 4 page paper focuses on the Arthur Miller play along with Aristotle's definition of tragedy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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actions which excite pity and fear, this being the distinctive mark of tragic imitation." Aristotle suggests that a play or work of fiction should foster real life predicaments and cause
the viewer to feel sorry for the protagonist, or the tragic hero, and at the same time feel fear. The fear might be in regard to the circumstances. Tragedies are
fear provoking, dismal and pitiful. This is the definition provided by Aristotle. In using Aristotles interpretation of tragedy as a springboard for discussion, is Death of a Salesman a tragedy?
In the play, the cheating Willy Loman is the protagonist and also a pathetic character. One might hate him on some level, but as the work unfolds, there is pity
that exudes. At the same time, while Loman is the man everyone loves to hate, there is a sense that perhaps he has more substance than appears on the surface.
Willy Loman to some extent changes during the course of the play. Yet, throughout the time, he is rather depressed, and that invites pity. He is a good
provider and is proud of that, but problems arise when sales slow down. Too proud to take an offered job, he tumbles into despair. All the while, he
treats his wife and sons quite negatively. This is not an uncommon scenario. A man has trouble on the job and goes home and takes everything out on his family.
He is critical because he does not get the respect he thinks he deserves at work. Loman has affairs and treats his family badly, and does realize this at
the time. In other words, he is not ignoring the issue. He realizes that he is not a good father and husband. On some level, this makes him more despicable.
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