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             transient fantasies about success. Ironically, the most fulfilling
             relationship Willy has during the play is not with other human beings, but
             with the imaginary figure of his brother, Ben, whom drifts in and out of
             the play, proclaiming the wealth to be had from the diamond mines in
             Africa. The play never answers why Willy did not follow Ben, but
             presumably he did not have the courage to do so, and wished to make money
             as a salesman, in his own, uniquely American line of endeavors.
             Even as the play begins, Willy's behavior is growing increasingly
             erratic compared to his usual demeanor. Although this might commonly be
             attributed to an old salesman's senility, the first extended piece of
             dialogue of Willy's sons makes this clear this is not the case. Happy
             notes of his father, "he's going to get his license taken away if he keeps
             that up. I'm getting nervous about him, y'know, Biff' However, even Biff
             ...