... states that the American Dream is solely based on getting rich, the "rags to riches" ideal. This is echoed through Miller's use of Willy Loman, who is determined to turn his and his sons, lives around, and is also depicted in Jay Gatsby, who has achieved the Dream ... The colour "blue" denotes a suggestion of magic, whilst the simile shows people are drawn to his beautiful life of fun and riches. Willy Loman conversely, represents failure. He has depleted his entire existence trying to accomplish his dreams, which leads to his despondency and collapse. Conversely his ... and Fitzgerald ...

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... seen as financial success through luck, greatness, and happiness derived from the other two. The play centers around the struggle for the American dream of Willy Loman who is a simple salesman whose career has diminished and financially struggling. He dreams of himself and his family of obtaining the American dream. He ... I was twenty-one I walked out. And by God I was rich."" (Miller 33) by Ben has always remained with Willy driving him to achieve the same "greatness- as Ben did. Willy lives by the philosophy that "the man who makes an appearance in the business world, the man who cre...

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