Death of a Salesman in Relation to the American Dream In "Death of a Salesman" (1976) by Arthur Miller, the author describes the great tragedy which the American Dream can cause. Through the duration of this play all goals were based on the ease of becoming wealthy and successful. The dreams of having the perfect life were cut short when reality settled into the Loman family's life. When great disappointment is brought upon a family in struggle, the hope in one's eyes fade away. All the characters throughout this play represent ... of the American Dream, realization of the hard work and deter...

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... that Willy doesn't care if his boys follow the rules, as long as they do what it takes to get them far in life. He does not care when his son Biff gets answers to his school exams by his friend, as long as Biff passes. Willy demonstrates his bad morals when he tells his sons to steal materials from a building site. He ... things." However, he has inflated his son's image to such an extent that when they grow up, it is almost an unforgivable disappointment to discover that being good at sports is not enough to ensure financial security and respect in the adult world. In the end Biff real...

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... disappointment, his son rejects Willie's values and aspirations. ("Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller 1949 Drama") The "American Dream" is "the belief that through the pioneer virtues of hard work, perseverance, ingenuity, and fortitude, one might find happiness through wealth" ("Death of a Salesman"). This is the center of our lives as Americans; we all want to accomplish it one way or another. The concept of the American Dream shown in the play Death of a Salesman ... career as a salesman did give him and his family the normal success people would want. Willy wanted more, and since he ...

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