... of identity is characterized best by Dustin Hoffman in the 1985 version of the film Death of A Salesman. Hoffman represents Willy as a man who is clearly unsure about himself through his mannerisms and tone of voice. In his portrayal, Hoffman presents Willy Loman as a little man who seeks dominance and is losing his grip of reality. His voice is whiny like that of ... a child and he constantly fidgets making him seem uncomfortable in his own skin. In a powerful performance Hoffman clearly portrays Willy Loman as the confused, self denying individual that is found in the play. Willy's la...

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