***I watched his scene with Charlie in Act II-- "you're the only friend I've got... isn't that a remarkable thing?" HEART. BROKEN.***
Yes, and that actor who played Charley -- Howard Witt -- was so perfectly cast and so wonderful in the role.
Every time I see a production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, I find it almost unbearable to watch -- yet fully believable -- that, even though Willie is in a desperate financial situation from the beginning of the play and then loses his job completely, he CANNOT accept the offer of a job from Charley simply because of his pride. |
