The stock market crash of 1929 and its relationship to Death of a Salesman and the American dream.
The American dream, most of us have tried to chase this dream. But what exactly is the American dream? Author Miller explores the idea of the American dream in his play Death of a Salesman.
In order to understand the devestating affect the stock market crash had on the world in 1929, it is essential to look at how the stockmarket played an important part in our society back in the early 1900s, after WW1.
" Miller uses this play to comment on the society of that time and even today. The ideal of the American dream is still very much alive in 2013. We are raised to believe that if you work hard you will be rewarded. Miller presents the flaws in this plan through the tragic events which occurred throughout the play. "
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