... achieve it can cause dangerously crushing disappointment. Both Miller and Fitzgerald emphasise materialism as an increasingly important part of the Dream, with many people inspiring to be wealthy, owning hoards of possessions. Willy's dream is undoubtedly materially based; he wants to be commercially successful. By becoming a salesman, he has embraced his desire, and turned his back on the original, pioneering spirit of the American Dream, "Why didn't I go to Alaska with my brother ... in society do not achieve the dream, George and Myrtle work towards a better future, and end up losing...

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