SOAPST

    During winter vacation, Miss Kirkmans AP English class read the play, The Death of a salesman, written by Arthur Miller. The speaker of the play was Arthur Miller. It was set in Brooklyn, New York, during the 1940's. The play can either be read as a book, or viewed as a theater play. The purpose of the play is to inform the audience about the struggle of achievement and life failures.

    I very much enjoyed reading this play. Though it was written approximately 60 years ago , it shows that not much has changes since than. The same problems occur on and on. The desire to achieve and impress, the denial, the cheating, the failures, the dreams. I learned so much from this short play and it has allowed me to have an even clearer vision on life.

Who I relate to the most

    Though I personally do not think that I relate to any of the characters in the play, if I had to choose, I would probably relate most to Happy. The reason I feel I resemble his character most is because I always have a positive view on life, no matter what the situation. Just like Happy, I do not allow anything to bring me down, no matter how much it pains me.
    Unlike Happy, I no longer live to impress any one else. If my experiences have taught me anything, it is to put myself first and give more value to myself. I used to put others before me and try to please everyone, and I would always end up suffering the most. I can not continue living my life for other people. I love to help and be there for others, but most of those people probably will not be there for me, which is the sad truth.