Willy’s Argument

This worksheet asks students to write a full argumentative essay addressing one of the central moral questions of Death of a Salesman: whether Willy Loman’s pursuit of success is noble or misguided. Students must choose a position and defend it in a well-structured essay, using at least two direct quotes or specific examples from the play. The worksheet supports development of analytical writing as students evaluate Willy’s motivations, illusions, and values. It also strengthens their ability to cite evidence correctly and connect textual details to a broader claim. Overall, this activity enhances argument development, literary analysis, and persuasive writing skills.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Argumentative Essay Writing

English Language Arts – Textual Evidence and Citation

English Language Arts – Literary Character Analysis

English Language Arts – Theme and Moral Reasoning in Literature

This worksheet is part of our Death of a Salesman Worksheets collection.