Death of a Salesman, the 1949 play by Arthur Miller, develops the ideas of conformity, popularity and materialism through repeating and contrasting elements. ... The ethos of America, "The American Dream", is the basis of Miller's concepts for Willy. ... Miller mentions the idea of David Signleman to Willy several times throughout the play. ... During the 1940's when Miller wrote Death of a Salesman these values were very prominent during this time. ... Death of a Salesman conveys Millers intricate ideas of conformity, popularity and materialism. ...

• Word Count: 1312
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Miller details Willy Loman's misguided quest of this dream. Arthur Miller's depiction of the American Dream in Death of a Salesman was written in postwar America. ... Miller makes the reader realize the dream is a falsehood, because it is not for everyone. ... Miller associates the breakdown of technology with the deterioration of the American Dream. ...

• Word Count: 1921
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

("Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller 1949 Drama") The "American Dream" is "the belief that through the pioneer virtues of hard work, perseverance, ingenuity, and fortitude, one might find happiness through wealth" ("Death of a Salesman"). ... The concept of the American Dream shown in the play Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller is believed by Harold Clurman to be divided into two meanings; the historical dream and the business success dream. ... "She more than loves him, she admires him, as though his mercurial nature, his temper, his massive drea...

• Word Count: 2201
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate