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Death Of A Salesman

"Death of a Salesman", by Arthur Miller conveys a story of how pushing to fulfill the "American Dream" can destroy a person mental stability. This play is based around Mr. Willy Loman and his struggle for himself and his family in completing the "American Dream" and becoming successful. Mr. Loman is a sixty-one year old salesman working on straight commission and barely making enough money to support his family. The Loman family consists of Linda Loman, Biff Loman and Happy Loman. The Loman's are a dysfunctional family due to the lack of communications and values. Mrs. Loman loves her husband and supports everything that he wishes to do. She is always trying to protect him and wishes their sons will spend more time trying to make sure that he is happy. Mr. Loman wishes to see he son Biff become successful by and means necessary. Happy tries to find a way into his father's heart but is unsuccessful therefore; his is not concerned with his fathers' well-being. When a woman is the story asks happy about his father, Happy replies, "No, that's not my father. He's just some guy." (Miller 1216). The main theme in "Death of a Salesman" is illusion versus reality. Willy has lived his entire life in a world of illusion. Conflict and illusion along with Willy's confusion and frustration cause Mr. Loman to take his own life. But, who is responsible for his failure in completing his version of the "American Dream" or is it something else. We will explore all angels of this play and look into who is responsible in the death of Willy Loman.

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