Question

what did the flashback reveal about the family life willy and linda used to have?
what else was revealed later in that flashback? does that revelation change the way you feel about willy?

Explanation:

First Sub - Question

In the flashback from "Death of a Salesman", the family life of Willy and Linda used to be more hopeful. Willy was more ambitious, and the family had a sense of unity. Biff and Happy were more connected to their father, and there was a feeling of potential for success, especially in Willy's dreams of being a great salesman and providing well for his family. Linda was a supportive wife, trying to maintain the family's morale.

Later in the flashback, it is revealed that Willy has been unfaithful (had an affair), which undermines the image of him as a devoted family man. This revelation can change feelings about Willy: initially, he might be seen as a struggling but well - meaning father, but the affair shows a betrayal of Linda's trust and a flaw in his character, making him more complex and less purely sympathetic, though still pitiable due to his overall tragic situation.

Answer:

The flashback revealed that Willy and Linda's past family life was more hopeful, with Willy ambitious, the family united, and Linda supportive. Biff and Happy were more connected to Willy, and there was a sense of potential for Willy's success as a salesman.

Second Sub - Question