Corruption In the play, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, Linda Loman's character is portrayed two different ways. Some people think of Linda as a "controlling mother figure" who is actually the one to blame for her husband and sons failure in life. Others believe she was an understandin...
Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller believes that a common man can think, aspire, suffer: and that a common man can give his life for "his sense of human dignity." Willy Loman demonstrates such a notion. His main thought is of the American Dream. Because he knows that he is unsuccessful, Willy ...
The drama play, Death of a Salesman, was written by Arthur Miller in 1949, and takes place in New York. ... Willy Loman, a traveling salesman, represents the hardworking men of Middle America trying to deal with family and financial burdens while trying to put food on the table for his family. ... (Miller, 1182). ... His reply was, "I am tired to the death" (1179). ... His pride consumed his life and lead to his death in the end. ...
The Disillusioned View of Reality In the drama Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller focuses on dreams versus reality as his main theme of the play. ... Willy's inability to escape from a fantasy existence and accept his average existence lead to his death. ... Miller portrays dreams as important, but if there is a lack of knowledge about oneself or what is real, then having "the wrong dreams" can kill when taken to extremes (Requiem, Line 15). ... Without Willy knowing that he does not live an ideal life this will inevitable lead to his death. ... There is a moral in Death of a Salesma...
