... of thinking in combination with the splendor of the life seen on television, produce what is our current flawed American Dream. In conclusion, the change in the American Dream is detrimental to American society. As the definition of the Dream has evolved to mean monetary success and popularity the Dream has become increasingly less attainable for the average citizen. The dangers of the "New" American Dream is represented well by the character Willy Loman from Death of a Salesman. In the play, Willy serves as a warning of the pressures of today's American Dream and ... its consequences. ...

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... witnessed "how his father's fate [of losing his job] was shared on every side of those who had had blind faith in the so-called American Dream" (16). Miller's family influence throughout his childhood and young adult years assisted him in understanding the multiple struggles facing employees in the workforce. His surroundings and family situations provided him with the knowledge necessary to write the drama, Death of a Salesman. Miller's ability to combine real life ... experiences with fictional situations allows him to create a realistic plot with plausible characters. In Arthur Mille...

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