... understand in depth the conflicts within the Loman family. Another way in which Miller uses symbolism is to show conflicts or problems with the society. To begin with, the setting of "Death of a Salesman" is a symbol that is society-related. Willy feels that the apartment buildings that surround their house are blocking out the sunlight and country atmosphere that the Lomans used to ... 317). The scene in Howard's office where Willy asks for a different job, and Howard refuses, finalizes Willy's uselessness in the society. As mentioned before, Happy and Biff represent two sides of Willy...

• Word Count: 2186
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... people live. Some people can never meet the standards that society sets for them. Most encounter a society with a standard of living that is unparalleled throughout history. The main character in Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman, lives a life of incredible grief and hardship, aggravated by worlds of promise that he cannot ever seem to meet. Willy's tragedy is due more to society's negative influence than to ... people accomplish something. Willy desperately wants to do things right, but without extending much effort. Throughout the play, he drifts in and out of a dream where he talks to...

• Word Count: 1110
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School