The Death of a Salesman

The play "Death of a salesman" is a play about the problem with the "American Dream." Author Miller accuses America of selling the so-called American dream, or myth to society. Miller has realized the fabricated sense of importance people place on their material possessions, their cars, TVs, radios, and such. The tragedy and truth of the play "Death of a Salesman" makes this a great American play. Willy Loman is living in his own delusion …

…we all live in pursuit of. Willy is the "American" man, blinded by the truth of the world. Willy is not willing to accept what is real, and important. Living in search of financial success while forgetting about the things in life we sometimes take for granted. "Death of a salesman" shows the phony blanket of security we all live under. "Death of a salesman" shows the abandonment, betrayal, and American dream we live everyday