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The rubber hose is a symbol of Willy 's impending suicide. Linda finds it hidden behind the fuse box in the cellar, and the "new little nipple" she finds on the gas pipe of the water heater leads her to the conclusion that Willy had planned to inhale gas. Like Willy's other attempted method of suicide—driving off the road in the car he uses to travel to work—the rubber hose points how the conveniences such as the car and water heater that Willy works so hard to buy to afford might, under their surface, be killing him.
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Pastor Gallart Professional. What did Biff steal? Biff steals basketballs, a suit, and a fountain pen. Bitor Balandin Professional. What does Linda finally tell Biff to do? Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene Reveca Gschrei Explainer.
What did Willy's father sell? At Willy's request, Ben tells young Biff and Happy about their grandfather. Among an assortment of other jobs, Willy and Ben's father made flutes and sold them as a traveling salesman before following a gold rush to Alaska. Yuka Mudhol Explainer.
What is the climax in Death of a Salesman? Where Is the Climax? Willy's conflicts of self-delusion, unhappiness, and discontent are never resolved in Death of a Salesman. The scene in which Willy is fired might be identified as climactic. Then again, the final clash between Biff and his father might be the climax of all the built up tension. Mallie Reverendo Explainer. What is the main theme in Death of a Salesman? The Play's Themes.
Ming Bujanda Pundit. What does Linda think is the trouble with Willy's life why is she angry at her sons why does she put the rubber hose back after she had taken it what does this tell about her? Linda worries that Willy is trying to kill himself and she is angry at her sons for not doing enoughto support him and cheer him up.
She puts the rubber hose back to ensure that Willy does not know she knows of his plans to keep peace in the household.
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