In the play, Death of a Salesman, the character Willy Loman portrays the role of a traveling salesman who feels insecure about his persona. ... In Death of a Salesman, the theme of the "American Dream" is to have the ideal family, be successful, and well-liked. ... He isn't your average manager or Vice President of a Company, he is your average traveling salesman. ... Biff was the All-American athlete who was admired by almost everyone in his high school. ...

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In the Death of a Salesman, the main character Willy Loman struggles to be superior to society but tragically fails because of his arrogance and stubbornness. ... His whole life revolves around attaining the "American Dream" which he believes would make him successful and affluent. ... He was never able to attain wealth and success, the "American Dream." ...

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He believes that a man who with hard work, perseverance, or personality would be rich and achieve the American Dream. ... You see, a salesman does not make his or her own product, has not mastered a particular skill or a body of knowledge, and works on the empty substance of dreams and promises. Additionally, a salesman must sell his or her personality as much as his or her product. ... Willy believes that his son Biff could of been a great businessman who could of achieved the American dream. ... In the climax of this play, Biff tried to make Willy realize that they both h...

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In Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman, a salesman, has to confront failure in the success driven society of America. In his conquest for the American Dream, Willy faces frustration, disappointment, and failure, all of which eventually lead to his suicide. ... In contrast, we see Willy's friend Charlie, who is living the real American Dream. ... Arthur Miller shows us that the American Dream can be achieved, but those who hope to substitute popularity and lucky breaks for hard work are likely to fail. ...

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He chose to follow the American dream, and that was the cause of his demise. I asked a few people as to what they believed was the American dream. One person said that the American dream was to be wealthy. ... Biff rejects the American dream and only cares that he enjoys his work. ... Willy Loman died, and the American dream is to blame....

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He chose to follow the American dream, and that was the cause of his demise. I asked a few people as to what they believed was the American dream. One person said that the American dream was to be wealthy. ... Biff rejects the American dream and only cares that he enjoys his work. ... Willy Loman died, and the American dream is to blame. ...

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In the play, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, Willy Loman is like many people today. From all over the world, people move to America believing that if they work hard enough, they will become rich. ... This statement is associated with the dream of becoming successful in America. Immigrants come to America believing this. ... His constant flashbacks of this incident depict his regrets of choosing to be a salesman over moving to Alaska. ...

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Arthur Miller's, Death of a Salesman, is a tragic example of a battle, fought by the protagonist Willy Loman, between reality and illusions perpetuated by his pursuit of the American Dream, success. Death of a Salesman was written in 1949 at the dawn of a new era spawned by the ending of World War II in 1945. ... Willy Loman is a 60 year traveling salesman who was employed by the Wagner firm for 34 years. ... The failing salesman's misguided beliefs tragically continued to imprison him. ... Willy Loman's legacy was one of empty dreams and intangible greatness and success...

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I have read the play Death of a Salesman a number of times now, and never fail to find more new and meaningful motifs. ... "The American Dream" as I understand it is, the idea that life in America assures certain things and guarantees a certain way of life. ... But I believe the problem for people like Willy Loman is that "The American Dream" had died. ... There are several connections to the concept of the American Dream in Death of a Salesman. ... Another example of a man's success, and therefore also of the American Dream, is found on page 38. ...

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In Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman is a textbook example of a failure as a good father in every way mentioned previously. ... Finally, Willy fails magnificently at achieving the American Dream. ... In all respects, Willy does not achieve the American Dream. ... He therefore fails miserably at the true American Dream, exchanging it for an unachievable fantasy. Willy Loman is a failure as a family man, is an anti-hero, and never achieves the American Dream. ...

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