This is echoed through Miller's use of Willy Loman, who is determined to turn his and his sons, lives around, and is also depicted in Jay Gatsby, who has achieved the Dream materialistically. ... Willy Loman conversely, represents failure. ... When Charley offers him a job instead of having Willy borrowing money, Willy replies; "I got a job, I told you that! ... Willy's use of "very" numerous times engrains his unrealistic sense of the situation. Willy lacks fulfilment, and tries to find it through making his sons successful. ...

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