Metaphors and Motifs in Death of a Salesman
Metaphors: Explain the following metaphors in the play as Arthur Miller may have intended
them.
Seeds/trees/garden:
The Jungle:
Biff’s stealing:
Stockings:
Motifs: The following motifs appear throughout the play. Explain where we see them and why
they are significant to the story. Then, turn them into a thematic statement.
Inadequacy:
Ignorance:
Pride:
Self-Awareness:
Lack of awareness of reality: