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What is the setting in Death of a Salesman?

The setting of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is Willy Loman's house and neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. The play takes place over the course of several days in the late 1940s. Willy is a 63-year-old salesman who is struggling to keep up with the demands of his job. He lives with his wife, Linda, and their two sons, Biff and Happy. The play explores Willy's relationships with his family and friends, as well as his struggles with mental illness and the American Dream.

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