Over the years monetary, occupational, and family standings continue to be some key items which measure the success and or failure of an individual. ... For instance, the characters in the play reside in the city, just as Miller did in his early childhood years. ... Throughout the play the main character, Willy, a salesman, reinforces the tenet that being well-liked is a symbol of prosperity. ... An analysis of certain characters confirms that ideas of both success and failure appear in the drama. Success is evident in the characters Ben, Charley, and Bernard, whereas qualities of failure corr...

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