Death of a Salesman

"If the exaltation of tragic action were truly a property of the high-bred character alone, it is inconceivable that the mass of mankind should cherish tragedy above all other forms" (Dwyer). It makes little sense that tragedy should only pertain to those in high ranks. As explained in his essay "Tragedy and the Common Man," Arthur Miller sets out the pattern for his own idea of a tragedy and the tragic hero. This pattern supports …

…of a Salesman fits the model set forth by Miller in 'Tragedy and the Common Man'" (Dwyer). Works Cited Dwyer, David W. "Tragedy and the Common Man." Online Posting: http://pilot.msu.edu/user/dwyerdav/papers/tragedy.htm. Internet. 1998. Miller, Arthur. Death of a Salesman. New York: Penguin Books, 1986. Miller, Arthur. "Tragedy and the Common Man." Online Re-posting: http://pilot.msu.edu/user/dwyerdav/papers/tragedy_miller.htm. Internet. 1998. Original publishing company and date unknown.