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A Study Guide to “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller

by Siobhan McNally

“Death of a Salesman” is considered to be one of the finest works of Arthur Miller and one of the foremost plays in modern American literature. The way the play encapsulates and evokes America at the time it was written, while also exploring various aspects of human nature, has made it a timeless classic for both stage and screen.

“Death of a Salesman” is also a popular set text for examination boards around the world. In this study guide, the author presents the main aspects of the play, setting, character and plot. Students and teachers alike will find invaluable the in-depth insights into the play, including themes, the use of symbolism, the importance of stage direction, and more.

You will also learn how “Death of a Salesman” is related to other works of literature, in particular to the tragic form, and how its significance can be seen in the play as a whole.

Sample examination questions for coursework and examination preparation, plus a variety of activities, provide opportunities for students to engage deeply with the material and through this detailed study, try to help them gain good grades. These activities can also help them gain a true appreciation of this timeless work of literature. Written by an experienced teacher, with exam success in mind, this English Study Buddy Guide can be downloaded and used immediately by students and teachers seeking a deeper understanding of the play.

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High School Students
High School Teachers preparing students for coursework or examinations regarding the play
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY GUIDE
INTRODUCTION TO THE PLAY
INTRODUCTION TO THE CHARACTERS
PLOT
SETTING
CONSTRUCTION
SUMMARIES OF EACH ACT
+ACT 1
+ACT 2
+REQUIEM
COMMENTARY ON THE PLAY
THEMES
CHARACTERS
SYMBOLS
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FOR CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK/COURSEWORK
ESSAY QUESTIONS
+CHARACTER
+WHOLE TEXT
+OPINION
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
FURTHER READING ACTIVITIES
A BIOGRAPHY OF ARTHUR MILLER
+MILLER’S THEATER
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ABOUT ENGLISH STUDY BUDDY GUIDES

English Study Buddy Guides are designed to aid the busy teacher so they can prepare their class well for classwork, coursework and/or examinations

Above all, they have been created to help the student find an “English Study Buddy” who can help make sense of some of the greatest works in English and American literature.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Siobhan McNally was educated in the United States and England, and has been a teacher of English Language and Literature for nearly three decades. A former student of Frank McCourt at Stuyvesant High School, she was also mentored by him during her teacher training course at New York University.

She received her Master’s Degree in Renaissance English Literature from the University of Sussex, and has served as an examiner and Senior Examiner for most of the Examination Boards in the UK.

She is the founder of English Study Buddy and the author of a variety of study guides, including Dickens’ Great Expectations and Keneally’s The Playmaker.

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The Playmaker by Thomas Keneally: A Study Guide

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by Sioban McNally

Siobhan McNally is a Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude graduate of New York University, where she received her B.A. in English Literature with Honors. She earned her Master’s degree in Renaissance English Literature from the University of Sussex, England, where she also did doctoral studies. She has over twenty years of experience teaching English language and literature at the secondary and tertiary levels, and is a prolific writer of both academic material and historical novels.

The novel The Playmaker by Thomas Keneally is a masterpiece of twentieth century fiction. This clear, comprehensive study guide to The Playmaker contains a summary and detailed notes on each chapter. It also includes sample essays, past examination questions, outlines for practice essays, historical background to the events of the novel, plus biographical information about the author and his works.

It is ideal for students preparing for examinations or needing essay ideas. It also contains a wealth of valuable information for teachers wanting a comprehensive guide to the characters, themes and historical background to the novel.

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A Study Guide to Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

by Siobhan McNally

Siobhan McNally is a Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude graduate of New York University, where she received her B.A. in English Literature with Honors. She earned her Master’s degree in Renaissance English Literature from the University of Sussex, England, where she also did doctoral studies. She has over twenty years of experience teaching English language and literature at the secondary and tertiary levels, and is a prolific writer of both academic material and historical novels.

This study guide is designed to lead you through the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, taking you through each chapter and highlighting important questions which need to be answered if readers are to have a full grasp of the text.

Teachers will find the guide useful for in class or at home work. Students will find the guide useful as a way to come to grips with the text. There are both short answer-type questions and more involved short essay questions. Many of the questions can also be used for discussion.

The longer essay questions are designed to develop the student’s skills in comparing and contrasting and referring to specific parts of the text to support their assertions.

The next section of the guide contains samples essay questions, with outlines. They can be used as a general guide, or to structure your own essays for class. Teachers will find them useful as questions to set for their students for both class and home work and for examination preparation as well.

The final section of the book contains a full sample essay designed to show you how to structure a focused, targeted essay and use textual citations correctly.

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