1. Seeking the American Dream - Death of a Salesman
Willy is so focused on money that he takes his life in order to give Biff money to start a business. ... Willy's failed ideas are reflected clearly through his sons Biff and Happy, who by living by their father's teachings were doomed to share the same menial existence as Willy. ... In this pivotal scene all the members of the Loman family finally recognize the reality of their lives, including Willy. ... As Biff says in the Requiem, "[Willy] had the wrong dreams. ... It is as Arthur Miller said in an interview with Philip Gelb " The trouble with Willy Loman is that he has...
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