American Dream Critique in Miller Drama
Words: 847 Pages: 3 30110Introduction Arthur Miller’s "Death of a Salesman" provides a profound exploration of tragedy, aligning in significant ways with the Aristotelian definition outlined in his seminal work, "Poetics." The play’s protagonist, Willy Loman, exhibits characteristics that qualify him as a tragic hero, albeit with modern reinterpretations. According to Aristotle, a tragedy involves the downfall of a person of high esteem, often due to a tragic flaw or error, known as hamartia. This form of drama is intended to evoke emotions of […]