there are 2 parts and i need you to answer all parts separately

This week we’re going to be looking at two plays that have a lot of things in common – especially as it relates to themes and imagery. I know what you’re all saying: “Two plays about the American Dream! That’s my dream come true right there! Thank you Drama 101!”

This week we’re going to be looking at two plays that both deal with the American Dream. For the most part, both plays are examples of contemporary Realism – although there are some departures. This week we will be discussing Death of a Salesman and Fences. Both these plays are written by major American Playwrights, but each depict a very different view of the ideal American Dream.

Here is a quick link to the scripts:

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Watch the two Fences clips I provided below.

Compare and contrast the very different portrayals of Troy (Denzel Washington vs James Earl Jones) How do the different portrayals of the character affect the audience’s reception of the play? Which do you think is a better portrayal of the character as written? Why?

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Think about how Realism was abandoned in BOTH Death of a Salesman and Fences: why would the authors depart from Realism in this way? What does the playwright’s departures from Realism tell us about the theme of the play?