... of that role. Rousseau considers the family to be the oldest and only natural form of government. This analogy regards the family as the foundation of all political associations. By analogy, the ruler is the father and the children are the people. They both follow some of the same ... take care of themselves just like children in a family. In a family, the father is not obligated to help his children when they reach the stage of self-preservation whereas in a government it is obligated to help its people. Both use their freedom as long as it is to their advantage. ... indicate the famil...

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... of that role. Rousseau considers the family to be the oldest and only natural form of government. This analogy regards the family as the foundation of all political associations. By analogy, the ruler is the father and the children are the people. They both follow some of the same ... take care of themselves just like children in a family. In a family, the father is not obligated to help his children when they reach the stage of self-preservation whereas in a government it is obligated to help its people. Both use their freedom as long as it is to their advantage. ... indicate the famil...

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... his interaction with them, whether it is positive or negative. The first character that we must analyze comes in the form of the overbearing but idolized father, who sets the foundation for Biff's beliefs and way of life. Many different aspects of this relationship can be portrayed in reference to Biff's ultimate and final realization at the end of the play ... teach his son success held no faults. Willy's hopes and goals were pure (Onger 154). On the other hand, Willy's excessive need to promote vanity and unfulfilling popularity, sets the stage for Biff's eventual letdown. Willy provi...

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