Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman

by Arthur Miller

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Death of a Salesman: Act II, Part 3: Summary and Analysis


New Character:
Jenny: Charley’s secretary

Summary
Part 3 covers the action up to when Willy says, “Charley, you’re the only friend I got. Isn’t that a remarkable thing?”

The flashback in which Willy challenges Charley to fight has ended, but Willy is still heard talking loudly offstage. The lights come up on a new scene: Bernard, now an adult, and Jenny, Charley’s secretary, in Charley’s office. After being fired, Willy has come to Charley’s office – as he does every week, Jenny tells Bernard. Jenny has work to do and asks Bernard...

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