Author(s): Iain Sinclair

Classics

Insight Text Guides - Death of a Salesman is designed to help secondary English students understand and analyse the text. This comprehensive study guide to Arthur Miller's play contains detailed character and scene analysis, along with evaluations of genre, structure and language. Important contextual information on Miller and the socio-historical context, as well as an exploration of themes such as the American Dream, abandonment and materialism, give students a deeper understanding of the text. Challenging essay questions and advice on approaches to writing responses help students develop the ability to engage critically with the play.