Death of a Salesman
"Nobody dast blame this man" are the powerful words spoken at the funeral of Willy Loman, by Charley, the next door neighbor. (Act II, pg. 138) These words spoken during the stage production of _Death of a Salesman_ by Arthur Miller were subtle suggestions that society played a pivotal role in the demise of Willy Loman. Willy was a man who was driven by the hope of achieving success someday. He had worked hard all his life at being a salesman and endured the tough rigors of the career by putting in long travel and hard hours. Willy Loman and his life represent the plague of a success driven society in America. He is the epitome of those who strive and work for success, but achieve failure instead. Everyone in society today, from childhood, is constantly bombarded with the romanticism of achieving the classic "American Dream". When we begin our education, we are told to gain knowledge to gain a career of worth and status, such as a doctor or a lawyer. The media pummels us with a barrage of advertising and commentary on being number one, on the luxuries we need to be comfortable, and what will make us look good and smell good to others to achieve success. The one question that nobody stops to ask is "can everyone achieve that
Charley, runs a successful business, raised a successful son, and helps Willy financially every week. 131) At this moment also, Biff shows the most personal growth achievement he has in his entire life. 92) Willy has somewhat realized that that his simple formula for success did not work and the results are obvious. This can be exemplified by the current situation that America finds itself in with the Presidential Election which was held recently. Biff is a complete loser and Bernard has attained success. Both children grew up with the same desire for the American dream. It is ironic though that most people who have a attained the dream have done so by actually breaking away from the "mold" and demonstrating their individuality. Although these issues are painful to discuss at times because they hit close to everyone's heart, they are important to analyze to prevent the deterioration of a society. Another example of this contrast is with that of Willy and Charley. idealistic American Dream?" The answer is to that is an obvious and resounding, No. Willy seemed to regret not becoming a partner with him, but he listened to his wife, Linda, who said "enough to be happy right here, right now" and "why must everybody conquer the world?" (Act II, pg. Biff comes to find his own individuality, which is yet another quality that is stifled within us in the quest for the "American Dream".
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