Death of a Salesman

Traditionally the American dream means oppurtunity and freedom, but Willy Loman’s version is more focused on the accumulation of wealth and material objects. Willy’s dream becomes such an important aspect of his life, that he kills himself when he finally realizes he is unable to achieve it. Mr. Lowman blames his failure on a changing society and the Americain system, but he is the primary reason behind his inability to succeed. Willy has …

…Willy in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman that sums up his whole life. He asks Willy, "When the hell are you going to grow up?" Mr. Lowman spends his entire life in an illusion. Willy still dreams of being successful and never lets go of his wasted life and dreams. Even in the time before he takes his life, Willy never comes to grips with his failure as a salesman, father, and husband.