... are clearly less present today (Kamp). In fact, it could be 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 too well with the struggles ... well-liked, yet all were much more successful than Willy. Willy's lack of success, however, is rooted in his own fault since he is not a salesman. Willy's lack of self knowledge provides the ...

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