Corruption In the play, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, Linda Loman's character is portrayed two different ways. ... An example of this, is when Biff goes to see Bill Oliver about a job. The two of them have not seen each other in twenty years and when they did know each other Bill Oliver did not know Biff too well. Willy thought Bill would recognize Biff and offer him a job on the spot. ...
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. ...
The Glass Managerie and Death of a Salesman are both fictional works, but are reflections on the difficulties of life. ... But, Tom has made steps to escape into reality by transferring the payment of a light bill to pay for his dues in the Merchant Seaman's Union. ...
