... ." Although sometimes other ideas such as wealth and family may seem to keep a man off course, the majority of the time- pride is the only sin. Likewise, in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, the main character Willy Loman lives his life in a dream. He has worked for the Wagner Company for ... many years, but now is unfortunately unable to pay the bills. However, he doesn't admit this to his family, but deludes them into thinking his job is very beneficial. Instead of ... failure. Willy believes that accomplishments lay in being well liked and having an attractive personality, instill...

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The Ultimate Sale The characters of Death of a Salesman are easy to identify with because they represent a pretty typical dysfunctional American family. Furthermore they are easily understood because of their similarity to most people who find themselves washed up in this game called life. Willy Loman, the protagonist of this play, is probably the most washed up and distraught of all the characters. Despite his failure at recognizing ... . An example of Willy's shift from fantasy to reality is during his conversation with his wife about the Chevy. He thinks the car is fantastic, the best ever ...

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... American dream and what it takes to success, the struggle to distinguish between reality and illusion, and the emotional problems of the family. "Death of a Salesman" is the story of the Loman family, especially Willy, trying to accomplish the American dream, but with no success. Willy Loman is married to Linda, and his two sons are Biff and Happy. Other ... not like what his father did, he feels sorry for him. Willy lives a life filled with false hopes. Biff and Happy tell him that they are going to talk with Bill Oliver, Biff's previous employer, to start a sporting good business. Th...

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