Set 6: Cross-Text Connections (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Tragedy traditionally centers on the fall of a person of high status, such as a king or general. This heightens the impact of their downfall, as it affects the entire state. Text 2 Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman' argues for the 'tragedy of the common man.' By centering on Willy Loman, a failing salesman, Miller asserts that the emotional weight of tragedy lies in the individual's loss of dignity, regardless of their social rank.
How does Miller's argument in Text 2 revise the definition in Text 1?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: High status essential. Text 2: Common man/Dignity essential. Revision: Democratization (Status -> Dignity). Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "tragedy of the common man"
• "regardless of their social rank"
Why others are wrong: D (asserts ... weight ... lies in ... loss of dignity.), A (Common man.), B (Tragedy.).
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