1. American dream in death of a salesman
Willy's blind faith in his short version of the American Dream leads to his rapid psychological decline when he is unable to accept the gap between the Dream and his own life. In death of a salesman, The Loman family struggles to obtain "the American Dream-. ... He follows the creed of success, but he doesn't have the talent or the nature to be a salesman, his chosen career. When he fails as a salesman, no other measure of success- the love of his family, his talent as a carpenter, and so on- can comfort him. ... It's important to remember as you read the play that it's no...
- Word Count: 852
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School
