Name___________________ Date________ Anticipation Guide Miss T and Mr.

“Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller

Part A: Determine whether you agree or disagree with the following statements.

1) _________________ It is better to live a poor life but live your dreams.

2) _________________ Lying is acceptable when trying to keep a good reputation.
3) _________________ It is better to ignore something unpleasant than to face reality.
4) _________________ Happiness relies on being financially stable.
5) _________________ Determination always leads an individual to fulfill their dreams.
6) _________________ Being “well-liked” is important to one’s success.
7) _________________ Many parents try to relive their own lives through their children.
8) _________________ A wife’s first duty is to her husband.
9) _________________ A wife’s first duty is to her children.
10) ________________ You shouldn’t blame your parents for the way your life turns out.
11) ________________ It is healthy to escape the difficulty of reality by turning to fantasy.
12) ________________ Suicide is never the answer.

Part B: Provide your opinion of the following as completely and thoroughly as possible.

13) What is your definition of success? To be a success, do you need to earn a lot of money? Can you
be successful without being happy? Can you be happy without being successful?
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14) a) What makes a good parent? What do you talk to your parents about? What would you never
talk to you parents about? What do you fight with your parents about?
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b) What are some ways parents can disappoint their children? What are some ways children can
disappoint their parents? Is there ever a time children should lie for their parents or vice versa?
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15) Why do two people get married? Why do two people stay married? Do you think one partner
should accept the other partner’s “failings”?
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*Prediction…
Based on the questions you were just asked, what kind of issues do you anticipate to read about in
the play?
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