In order to be triumphant both in Arthur Miller's lifetime as well as in present day society, one must conquer mankind's high expectations. ... Arthur Miller's ideas on success and failure similarly concur with the viewpoints of present day society. ... In addition, Arthur Miller's father lost his job during the Great Depression just like Willy Loman does in the play. ... In Arthur Miller's drama, Death of a Salesman, he utilizes symbolism, characterization, and plot structure to depict society's acceptance of success or failure. ... (Miller 73). ...
Seeking the American Dream of Success Arthur Miller"'s "" Death of A Salesman"" could be described as a study in the American Dream ideology, a system that at times is indescribably brutal and at other times compassionates. Author Miller's plays are usually associated with real life issues filled with failure and disappointment. ... Arthur Miller portrayal of the Loman family places emphasis on the man struggling to achieve the perfection that is the American dream. ... Throughout the whole play Willy's dialogue is usually about what used to be, never reaching the American Dream...