The Ultimate Sale The characters of Death of a Salesman are easy to identify with because they represent a pretty typical dysfunctional American family. ... Later, however, they are discussing some bills that were paid, and when told about the bill to get the Chevy's carburetor fixed, he says: "That goddam Chevrolet, they ought to prohibit the manufacture of that car" (text, page 1020.) ... The money from his death, however, will heal no wounds, or right any wrongs. ...

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Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller is an excellent example of how one's will to achieve can affect themselves as well as those around them. ... That is why Willy refuses to work for Charley even though he would go to him every week and ask for money to meet his bills. ... Charley sums up Willy's fault as being a salesman but not knowing it. ... In the play Willy refers to Dave Singleman, who was so popular and such a successful salesman that when he died people came from all over the United States to attend his funeral. ...

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Arthur Miller's, Death of a Salesman, is a tragic example of a battle, fought by the protagonist Willy Loman, between reality and illusions perpetuated by his pursuit of the American Dream, success. Death of a Salesman was written in 1949 at the dawn of a new era spawned by the ending of World War II in 1945. ... Willy Loman is a 60 year traveling salesman who was employed by the Wagner firm for 34 years. ... Nevertheless, he continued to help Willy by giving him money for bills and even offering him a position within his sales firm. The failing salesman's misguided beliefs tragic...

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In Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman, a salesman, has to confront failure in the success driven society of America. ... Charlie worked hard and persevered in the business world, being successful enough to give money to Willy just to help him pay bills. ...

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