Death of a Salesman was written in 1949, just after the end of World War II. The country was on the verge of the financial success of capitalism. Willy Loman, the main character, believes that if he worked on the concept of the American dream, he would reap the rewards of his success. However, fulfillment never comes to him as he imagines. The story begins at the end of Willy's business career. He is a salesman who no longer makes sales and who wears desperation like a badge, which causes others to despise and disrespect him. This contrasts sharply with the prosperity announced at the time by the American media. It's post-World War II and America must maintain its status as a world power in a Cold War conflict with Russia. Therefore, the demand for weapons and better technologies developed during this period helps support the growth of the economy. Additionally, families are growing and the baby boom era is accompanied by increased demand for products and housing. Although some families prosper from their corporate jobs, not all Americans have been so lucky. The Loman family feels in this category. As someone who finds himself on the other side of success, Willy experiences an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. He has lost most of the business contacts he enjoyed when he was younger and has failed to update his sales methods for the generation he interacts with today. His relationship with everyone is centered around fantasies and exaggerated truths, and is an attempt to show others that he is successful, but most see through it and this ultimately results in his estrangement from society. Willy's American dream is elusive even though he worked hard and followed his formula for success. Hi...... middle of paper ......ed; however, Linda, his wife, wonders at his funeral where all his friends are. Willy's obsession with achieving the success he believes his father achieved in Alaska and his brother had in Africa is met with mediocrity. The dream escapes him. His inability to accept that his son Biff is happy working on a farm reflects his inability to see himself and his sons as the individuals they are. Unfortunately, Happy exhibits similar traits to his father, especially in the myth of the American dream. He is deluding himself in this regard. Miller's piece reflects the fact that not all American citizens are able to participate in its prosperity, but that there are other important personal achievements such as value to oneself and one's family. Willy was blind to everything except his personal failures, which helped to hinder and undermine a healthy response to life's challenges..

Essay / Death of a Salesman was written in 1949, just after the end of World War II. The country was on the verge of the financial success of capitalism. Willy Loman, the main character, believes that if he worked on the concept of the American dream, he would reap the rewards of his success. However, fulfillment never comes to him as he imagines. The story begins at the end of Willy's business career. He is a salesman who no longer makes sales and who wears desperation like a badge, which causes others to despise and disrespect him. This contrasts sharply with the prosperity announced at the time by the American media. It's post-World War II and America must maintain its status as a world power in a Cold War conflict with Russia. Therefore, the demand for weapons and better technologies developed during this period helps support the growth of the economy. Additionally, families are growing and the baby boom era is accompanied by increased demand for products and housing. Although some families prosper from their corporate jobs, not all Americans have been so lucky. The Loman family feels in this category. As someone who finds himself on the other side of success, Willy experiences an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. He has lost most of the business contacts he enjoyed when he was younger and has failed to update his sales methods for the generation he interacts with today. His relationship with everyone is centered around fantasies and exaggerated truths, and is an attempt to show others that he is successful, but most see through it and this ultimately results in his estrangement from society. Willy's American dream is elusive even though he worked hard and followed his formula for success. Hi...... middle of paper ......ed; however, Linda, his wife, wonders at his funeral where all his friends are. Willy's obsession with achieving the success he believes his father achieved in Alaska and his brother had in Africa is met with mediocrity. The dream escapes him. His inability to accept that his son Biff is happy working on a farm reflects his inability to see himself and his sons as the individuals they are. Unfortunately, Happy exhibits similar traits to his father, especially in the myth of the American dream. He is deluding himself in this regard. Miller's piece reflects the fact that not all American citizens are able to participate in its prosperity, but that there are other important personal achievements such as value to oneself and one's family. Willy was blind to everything except his personal failures, which helped to hinder and undermine a healthy response to life's challenges..

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