i’m the New England Man
Never fight fair with a stranger, boy. You’ll never get out of the jungle that way.
Quotes
You didn’t smash the car did you?
Linda to Willy
This shows that some thing like this has happened to Willy before and that Linda is worried about him.
“But you didn’t rest your mind. Your mind is overactive, and the mind is what counts, dear.â€
Linda to Willy
This shows that Willy may have a lot going on that is stressing him out and that Linda is worried about him.
“They don’t need me in New York. I’m the New England man. I’m vital in New Englandâ€.
Willy to Linda
This shows that Willy may not like to be around home.
“Work a life time to pay off a house. You finally own it, and there’s nobody to live in itâ€.
Willy to Linda
This shows that Willy is lonely and wants the comfort of family around.
“In the greatest country in the world a young man with such- personal attractiveness gets lost, and such a hard worker. There’s one thing about Biff- he’s not lazy.â€
Willy to Linda
This is when Willy contradicts himself. This shows that Willy’s head may be a little messed up.
“I was thinking of the Chevy. Nineteen twenty eightâ€.
Willy to Linda
This is one of Willy’s two best memories.
The world is an oyster, but you don’t crack it open on a mattress.
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