Author Miller's plays are usually associated with real life issues filled with failure and disappointment. ... Throughout the whole play Willy's dialogue is usually about what used to be, never reaching the American Dream, never making it a reality. 2Marginalization of Women It"'s been over 50 years since the release of Arthur Miler"'s play Death of a Salesman. Written in 1949, Death of a Salesman is widely regarded by many as one of the masterpiece play of 20th century. ... Loyal to her husband, loving to her sons, that is the extent of he...

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• Approx Pages: 19
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• Grade Level: High School

Both Willy and his son's sense of disappointment indicate that the American Dream is able to wholly dominate one's life and there are often disastrous consequences. This shows that while the Dream can offer purpose, failure to achieve it can cause dangerously crushing disappointment. ... Miller seems to be questioning the materialistic version of the Dream, implying that it may bring danger, but also disappointment. ... Willy lacks fulfilment, and tries to find it through making his sons successful. ... "It never occurred to me that one man could start to play with the faith ...

• Word Count: 3225
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School