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Introduction
Chapter One Inherited Elements in Dramatic Theories
1.1 Greek Tragedy Theories Employed in Death of a Salesman
1.1.1 Drama of the "Whole" Man
1.1.2 The Significance of Man's Action on His Fate
1.2 Social Drama Theories Implemented in Death of a Salesman
1.2.1 The Influence of Ibsen's Social Drama on Arthur Miller
1.2.2 Social Problems Reflected in Death of a Salesman
Chapter Two Innovative Elements in Dramatic Theories
2.1 Common Man as Tragdic Hero
2.2 The Theme of "Work" in Modern Society
2.3 Combination of Realism and Expressionism
2.3.1 The Use of Stream of Consciousness
2.3.2 The Use of Symbols
2.3.3 The Use of Verbal Technique
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix
Acknowledgements
