... at this early stage, it is obvious that he has trouble distinguishing between the two. His perceptions of time and place are breaking down, a sure sign that he is no longer mentally stable. This impression of the leading character is strengthened by the first appearance of his dead brother, Ben. In this scene, as he sits playing cards with Charley, Willy is unable to ... real and imaginary. He converses with both men in the same way, making no distinction between his long dead brother and his very real friend. The way in which Willy interprets what Ben is saying now begins to give the a...

• Word Count: 1911
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate