Summative Assessment Opportunity: Critical analysis essay on Death of a Salesman- What could have saved Willy? (L.15)
For this task, you will write an argumentative essay and apply one literary lens to analyze the internal conflict that Willy experiences. Develop three specific sub-arguments that support your theoretical analysis of the play.
– You may consider to analyze Jung’s concept of the Mask and the Self.
– You may consider to analyze concepts of masculinity and/or gender expectations.
– You may consider to analyze the historical context from which Willy came.
– You may choose to analyze socio-economic factors.
– You may choose to address intersectionality.
– You may consider to analyze Freud’s concepts of defense mechanisms and the id, ego and superego.
– You may choose to analyze other aspects presented within the theoretical perspective teachings.
Choose any three focuses from the theoretical perspectives and argue the focus question, “What could have saved Willy?”
Formulate a thesis and three sub-arguments that analyze the influences on Willy’s personality.
At the end of each body paragraph, propose a solution that could have helped Willy’s sense of value and self-worth.
Write an argumentative/analytical essay that utilizes information from the theories to support your assertions.
*Include at least three secondary resources and apply MLA in-text citations and a Works Cited page (the play + two additional secondary resources).
Ultimately, you will try to determine what factors contributed to Willy’s characterization and what elements could have made him even more resilient.
This is an assessment for feedback and a grade. It is time to demonstrate your knowledge of literary lenses. Your assignment will be 1000-1500 words using three critical lenses to theoretically analyze how the concept of resilience is addressed in Death of a Salesman.