Death of a Salesman, the 1949 play by Arthur Miller, develops the ideas of conformity, popularity and materialism through repeating and contrasting elements. ... The American Dream relates heavily to the morals Willy has learned to live by; conformity, popularity and materialism. ... The ethos of America, "The American Dream", is the basis of Miller's concepts for Willy. ... The values Willy has been given are based upon those of the American Dream. ... Death of a Salesman conveys Millers intricate ideas of conformity, popularity and materialism. ...

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Death of a Salesman in Relation to the American Dream In "Death of a Salesman" (1976) by Arthur Miller, the author describes the great tragedy which the American Dream can cause. ... As materialistic objects were increasingly valued, many believed that materialism was the core of the dream they set out to conquer. ... Disappointment was strong when Americans came to realize that achieving the American Dream was not as easy as they hoped it to be. ... Americans were lead to believe false ideas of what the American Dream would bring them. ... Americans were coaxed to solely rely ...

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Hazardous Relationships Growing up humans learn how important relationships are. Everyone must deal with relationships, whether it be family, friends, significant others or people we do not like. A relationship is simply a bond between one person and another. As one grows older relationships ...

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