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Death of a Salesman Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Death of a Salesman is a classic play that delves into the struggles of the American Dream and the pressures of society. In this game, players will be able to explore similar themes and challenges faced by the main character in the play.

  • Players will navigate through a virtual world, piecing together important fragments of information to uncover the truth.
  • They will encounter various obstacles and challenges that mirror the struggles faced by the protagonist in Death of a Salesman.
  • Players can use spells to gain hints and extra time, adding an element of strategy to the game.

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • - Death of a Salesman was written by Arthur Miller in 1949.
  • - The play revolves around the life of Willy Loman, a salesman in his 60s.
  • - Willy Loman is struggling with his career and personal life.
  • - The story is set in Brooklyn, New York, and Boston.
  • - Willy's sons, Biff and Happy, play significant roles in the play.
  • - The play explores themes of the American Dream, success, and identity.
  • - Willy is constantly haunted by his memories and illusions of the past.
  • - The play explores the destructive nature of the capitalist system.
  • - Willy's wife, Linda, is a supportive and loyal character throughout the story.
  • - The play uses flashbacks to reveal crucial moments from Willy's life.
  • - Willy idolizes his successful brother, Ben, who serves as a symbol of success.
  • - The play criticizes the dehumanizing effects of consumerism.
  • - Willy's obsession with material success leads to his mental deterioration.
  • - The play received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1949.
  • - Death of a Salesman is considered one of the greatest American plays of the 20th century.
  • - The play has been adapted into several film and television productions.
  • - Arthur Miller drew inspiration from his own experiences and family dynamics for the play.
  • - Death of a Salesman explores the idea of the "American Dream" as a myth.
  • - The play raises questions about the value of personal relationships and self-worth.
  • - Death of a Salesman is a tragic portrayal of the human condition and the pursuit of happiness.

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