... the epitome of success. On the other hand, society considers the lack of money and material goods in ones lifetime typical of a loser. In order to be triumphant both in Arthur Miller's lifetime as well as in present day society, one must conquer mankind's high expectations. Fulfilling these demands is attainable for only a small percentage of the human race. However, meeting these ... in Willy's reenactments of the past, demonstrate his illusionary state of mind. Furthermore, the use of flashbacks depict Willy's dreams and his instability as a human being. The flashback is a device Arth...

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... had a good dream. It"'s the only dream a man can have -- to come out number one man. He fought it out here, and this is where I""m gonna win it for him."" Arthur Miller portrayal of the Loman family places emphasis on the man struggling to achieve the perfection that is the American dream. It is not an attack upon the American system but ... disparity between the stereotyped, shallow female characters co-existing with such vivid and realistic male characters of the play. Ultimately, Miller"'s neglect of this aspect of the play compromises the full impact of Death of a Salesman. Works Cit...

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• Grade Level: High School

... said that the American Dream is exactly that, a dream, and everyone knows dreams rarely become reality. An outstanding example of this is presented in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, which subtly points out many flaws with the American Dream. Through this play the American reader is able to identify all ... that Willy is living a lie by constantly ignoring his proficiency with his hands and telling himself that he is a salesman. It is as Arthur Miller said in an interview with Philip Gelb " The trouble with Willy Loman is that he has powerful ideas" and unfortunately those dreams c...

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