Willy is a 63-year-old man trying to make it in the world as a salesman. Willy and Linda try to build their own version of the American dream with their family. Willy and Linda's lives are full of monthly payments on possessions that symbolize that dream: a car, a home, and household appliances. The large number of monthly payments allowed families with modest incomes to hedge their optimistic bets against certain future success. The husband would surely advance to higher and better-paid positions over time, so why not buy these symbols today?

Willy Loman only wanted the best for his family. He worked and struggled with sanity just to find a way to get ahead. Many Americans struggle and live week to week; this is a large part of the American dream, actually being able to have nice things and make payments. Slowly losing his grip on reality and losing is edge as a salesman Willy Loman had run out of options. Loman decided to take control and realized to end the suffering he had to end his life. This play depicts the struggles and dreams of many Americans at this time.

In the climax of the play, when Willy realizes that he is loved by his sons, a slight awakening occurs in Willy's mind. He begins to understand that his true dream of living in the country, is identical to that of his beloved son, Biff. Biff has never been able to follow his dream because of his father pushing him into the false dream of being a businessman. Willy comprehends that he has been denying his son of the dream that he wishes to achieve, and out of pure love kills himself, giving his life insurance to his family, and completes the dream of being

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