Blue Collar Workers in the 1950S
Discipline: Classic English Literature
Type of Paper: Essay (any type)
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)
Paper Format: MLA
Question
Instructions
Pick one of the following questions and write one paragraph. Back up your support with evidence, quotes, paraphrasing etc.. from the play.
1. Tell me three things you learned about either Troy, his sons, his wife, or Gabriel.
2. Why do you think Gabriel is blowing his horn? What do you think the is the symbol of the horn blowing?
3. Did Troy make the right decision to take Gabriel's money and why?
4. Why do you think Troy does not want his son to play football?
5. Research question. Troy is only allowed to collect garbage for his company. He later gets a promotion and now drives the truck. Find out what life was like for blue-collar workers in the 1950's. What gains did they make in the employment ranks then. Cite your source.
