In Arthur Miller's drama, Death of a Salesman, he utilizes symbolism, characterization, and plot structure to depict society's acceptance of success or failure. ... Throughout the play the main character, Willy, a salesman, reinforces the tenet that being well-liked is a symbol of prosperity. ... Willy's father is another symbol illustrating success. ... Miller also intertwines symbols that represent failure throughout the drama. ...

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What is the American family? This question was answered by John de Crevecoeur, in "what is the American?" (1782), when he said: "I could point out to you a family whose grandfather was an Englishman, whose wife was Dutch, whose son married a French woman, and whose present four sons have four wives ...

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