2. Explore Your Topic

After thoroughly examining your assignment, now it's time to look for some initial background research on your topic. Check out the links below to learn more about your topic.

Fences in Drama for Students
Death of a Salesman in Drama for Students

Analyzing Fences and Death of a Salesman

Your assignment is to find three points in common between these two plays. Brainstorm similarities between the two plays and find common themes or ideas that you see in both.

Consider ideas such as:

the American Dream / achieving success

father/son relationships

individual vs. society.