Literary Realism in Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller and The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams

Literary realism began with French literature in the mid-nineteenth century, spread to the author from the late nineteenth century to the early twentieth century, and portrayed the current life and social situation. Under the spirit of general "realism", realist writers choose not to express romantic style or similar styles, but to express daily and mediocre activities and experiences. (Wikipedia, literary realism) Realism is a style to write, giving the impression of "reflecting" a "faithful" record, or a true way of living.

From the beginning, American playwrights tried to remove the strict realism of Ipsen, Stringberg, Chekhov and integrated them with more poetic expressions. Miller salesman (1949), Williams' glass zoo (1944), Thornton Wilderstown (1938) death etc is a good example of this writing. Contemporary American drama In the mid-19th century, drama realism was regarded as a revolt against primitive dramas. At the moment, the rebellion against realism itself and the pursuit of more dramas highlight the stage effect and imaginative environments. The American drama has changed again to reflect the change in attitude of the audiences at the theater in the United States. Today 's drama players can freely express their deepest feelings in whatever form they choose, as long as their way is understood by the audience and can touch their emotions

Arthur Miller 's salesman' s death was announced in 1949, only four years from the Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Zoo. Interestingly, both dramas began with a tragic glimpse and ended with self-induced regret. At first glance, the deaths of the salesman and the glass zoo seem to be similar. As a result of careful study, it is clear that these similarities are beyond publication time and are similar topics. Especially, neither is fantasy or reality, unlike the desire to live in current incompetence and escape.

Tennessee Williams, alienation of Glasszoo Life is a lonely alienation story, as Tennessee Williams communicates through his theatrical "glass zoo". Williams uses various symbols to isolate rollers from the world they want to belong to. . The symbolic nature of the theme hidden in the play gives meaning to the theme seen in the play. Individuals are unique in the world. - Isolation and alienation of Hester in "Red Letter" In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Red Letter", Hester Prynne and Pastor Simsdale promised adultery. Accepted sins Because of their sins, children are born, mothers call pearls. Due to his own free will, Hester must face big punishment.