In a 1999 interview on Charlie Rose, Arthur Miller was asked what the play was about which he answered: “It’s about a salesman and he dies. It’s capsulate that play that’s about the US, a man, an economic situation, a family— it’s about a life; And trying to boil it down to a sentence, is beyond me.” I immediately thought the tragedy’s story is, indeed, manifold. There was some realism to this. Not only does it cover many layers of socio-economic grounds which in many cases overlaps, but also superpositions timelines as well (similar to Arcadia). It was beautiful to see the past and present being complimentary parts in the play. It is incredible that he wrote this when he was only 32.

I really enjoyed this play and finished this quickly. In the future, I would also like to read The Crucible. There is the reoccurrence of depression and mental health issues, which is especially relevant nowadays, and I think many will find connections. I feel connected as the environment of where I currently reside, Osaka City, is similar to what is set in this play. I give this play a 7/10.Of note, the cover art done by Jim Tierney is excellent and witty, focusing on two prominent and interesting objects (photograph above). I think the simplicity of the cover makes it approachable for potential readers my age or younger.