Death of a Salesmen

Success in money and business, family happiness, and a substantial stature in society are all symbols closely associated with the illusive American dream. Also tied to this dream is the promise of its ultimate delivery, of its lastingness and longevity within and throughout life. Willy Loman, Arthur Miller’s tragic hero in Death of a Salesman is eluded by this dream, and ultimately fails to achieve the triumph of a successful life, and the self-satisfaction …showed first 75 words of 793 total…

…showed last 75 words of 793 total…bitter reminder of what could have been, showing that upon steady utilization of one’s ability, the American Dream can be obtained. Willy’s distorted view of the American Dream and his attempts to capture it fail to provide the contentment he seeks, but rather cause him pain and lead to his demise. The American dream was not the Loman nightmare. Willy’s dream was. In the end, the decision is up to the individual.