In Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman, a salesman, has to confront failure in the success driven society of America. In his conquest for the American Dream, Willy faces frustration, disappointment, and failure, all of which eventually lead to his suicide. ... He was proud when the neighborhood boys came over to see the athletic abilities of his oldest son Biff. ... Willy does not realize from the way that situation played, that popularity is not everything. ... The loss of respect from his wife Linda and his other son Happy soon follow. ...

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