The major theme in Death of a Salesman was the pursuit of this dream. ... Arthur Miller's depiction of the American Dream in Death of a Salesman was written in postwar America. ... In the play, Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman is a perfect example of someone who is trying to pursue this dream. The word "death- in the title not only refers to Willy's actual death but should also make a reference to "death- of the dream. ... Willy compares Biff and Bernard's success and believes Biff will be better off, because Bernard is only liked and not well liked. ...

• Word Count: 1921
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

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. ... Willy Loman is a traveling salesman who obsesses over the possibilities of the American Dream. ... Charley is the Loman family's next-door neighbor, and has one son named Bernard. ... Because of Willy's failure as a salesman, Charley loans Willy money to pay his bills. ... The play Death of a Salesman occurred during the time period after World War I. ...

• Word Count: 1475
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Death of a Salesman, the 1949 play by Arthur Miller, develops the ideas of conformity, popularity and materialism through repeating and contrasting elements. ... During the 1940's when Miller wrote Death of a Salesman these values were very prominent during this time. ... Something that Miller portrayed very well through Death of a Salesman was the fact that acceptance is more important in life compared to popularity. ... " (p.75) and Charley allowed his son Bernard to grow up to be who he wanted to be. ... Death of a Salesman conveys Millers intricate ideas of conformity, popularit...

• Word Count: 1312
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School