Point-of-View Rewrite

This creative-analytical worksheet is designed for Grades 9-12 and invites students to revisit Death of a Salesman by rewriting a key scene from the first-person perspective of another character, such as Linda or Biff. Students select a significant moment from the play and retell it using “I” narration, incorporating the character’s internal thoughts, emotions, and personal interpretations of events. This task helps students explore how perspective shapes meaning and deepens understanding of character motivations and relationships.

Learning Goals

• Narrative Writing (Secondary ELA) – Write a coherent first-person retelling of a dramatic scene
• Perspective-Taking – Understand how different characters interpret the same events
• Character Interpretation – Analyze emotions, motivations, and relationships through voice
• Text-Based Creativity – Ground imaginative writing in accurate details from the play

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Aligned with high school writing and literature standards
• Deepens Character Insight – Encourages empathy and psychological understanding
• Bridges Analysis & Creativity – Combines close reading with imaginative expression
• Supports Discussion & Reflection – Rewrites can be shared to compare perspectives
• Flexible Use – Ideal for novel units, writing workshops, enrichment, or alternative assessment
• Low Prep – Print-and-use worksheet with clear prompts and writing guidance

This point-of-view rewrite worksheet helps students see Death of a Salesman through fresh eyes. By retelling a scene from Linda’s or Biff’s perspective, learners gain a deeper appreciation of emotional nuance, conflicting motivations, and family dynamics within the play. Whether used as a creative extension or an analytical exercise, this activity strengthens narrative skill, empathy, and textual understanding.

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