analysis of death of a salesman

The following analyses is based on Arthur Millers 1949 play ‘Death of a Salesman’. Through this play we discover through lighting, set design and sound incorporated together with the elements of drama, just how Arthur Miller breaks the staging restrictions of realism. Within the play we also discover the not so realistic world of expressionism and how he uses expressionistic techniques to structure this play, and venture out of the confinements of realism.

In Human Context there are a vast variety of lighting and sound techniques that are used to express this element. Sound plays a vital role in embellishing Death of a Salesman with the essential atmosphere. The play opens with Willy’s music, the flute, playing in the background. All memories of early days are accompanied by flute music that relates to Willy’s father, the flute maker. It reflects the happier days and a life that Willy should have had. Further more throughout the play, sound is very present in distinguishing ...