Miller, Arthur: 1915-2005

Death of a Salesman, 1949 - Language/Style

  • English Language Level: Medium
    • Vocabulary – Mostly common, everyday words with some figurative expressions.

      Sentence Structure – Generally simple, but sometimes fragmented or indirect to show emotion.

      Style – Conversational dialogue mixed with symbolic language.

      Comprehension – Easy to follow the plot, but themes and subtext need interpretation.

  • The play uses mostly everyday conversational English, but it also includes figurative language, shifting timelines, and emotional subtext that require some interpretive skill to fully understand.