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The first time Willy is seen lapsing off into the past is when he encounters Biff after arriving home. The conversation between Willy and Linda reflects Willy's disappointment in Biff and what he has become, which is, for the most part, a bum. After failing to deal adequately with his feelings, he escapes into a time when things were better for his family. It is not uncommon for one to think of better times at low points in their life in order to cheer themse
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The next flashback occurs during a discussion between Willy and Linda. "My God if business doesn't pick up , I don't know what I'm gonna do!" (36) is the comment made by Willy after Linda figures the difference between the family's income and their expenses. The reader is left to wonder when the turning point occurred. I'm very--foolish to look at, Linda" (37).
The next day, when Willy is fired after initially going to ask his boss to be relocated is when the next journey into the past occurs. The way he overuses his vivid imagination is sad because the only thing it's good for is enabling Willy to go through one more day of his piteous life, full of bitterness, confusion, depression, false hopefulness, and a feeling of love which he is trying very hard to express to his sons who seem reluctant to accept it. She raises his spirits by telling him how funny and loveable he is, saying "You do make me laugh. Such a big hit in fact, that he is transported back to what was probably the happiest day of his life. His refusal to accept reality is so strong that in his mind he is transported back in time to relive one of the happier days of his life.
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