The phenomenon of Death of a Salesman has been the same all over the world. ... In real life Miller had an Uncle Manny who had two sons ho were in competition with Miller and his brother. ... Miller's personal history is demonstrated in his sensitive and passionate writing in Death of a Salesman (Griffin 41). ... Thousands of people who refused to answer q stions and confess were executed during the seventeenth century. ... The Puritan government ruled the church in 1692 and relig n believed that women who dance with the Devil are witches. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

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. ... Another character that oozes with energy is Myrtle; who seems alive and vibrant. ... 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 Ben that time! ... Willy realises that if he had have gone to explore the world with his brother, he too may have achieved the success, ...

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• Grade Level: High School