But where are all the people he knew?Question 7 on pg. 1631 asks about the purpose of the requiem and the ironies it contains. I think the purpose is to give a resolution; it shows how the other characters react to Willy's suicide and how it has impacted their life. Biff is even more sure that he is not meant to be in sales (irony #1 since Willy died basically so Biff could become a salesman), while Happy is convinced he needs to become a success so he can carry on his father's legacy. I think Linda is sad that her husband is dead but is a bit relieved because she doesn't have to deal with the worries anymore. I believe when she says "we're free" on pg 1630 that she doesn't just mean they are freed from the payments but also that they are free from a life of worry.
Now for the ironies! As I mentioned before, it is ironic that Willy killed himself so Biff would have money to become successful and then Biff isn't even going to be a salesman. I also see some dramatic irony in that Willy and Linda thought lots of people would come to Willy's funeral and then hardly anyone did. It just solidified how little success Willy actually had.
Not related to question 7, but I think I found a motif! Willy mentioned how everything breaks down and becomes useless right after they pay it off. Then Linda says in her final speech that she made the last house payment and now "theyre'll be nobody home" (pg 1630); their house follows the same pattern as their refrigerator and all their other gadgets they made payments on.
Until Next Time,
Alysse
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