Category: Death of a Salesman

  • Willy Loman’s Character in “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller

    Introduction In his play the Death of a Salesman, the author narrates a story of Willy Loman’s desperate searching for happiness and recognition. Though aiming for self-realization and professional success, the protagonist, undergo neither spiritual transformation nor liberation as the plot progresses. Instead, readers observe the personal failure of the character as he betrays his…

  • “Death of a Salesman,” Misinterpreting the Concept of the American Dream

    The essence of human life consists in achieving something that others do not have, though most people are quite persistent in denying this fact. It is hard to argue with the conviction that striving to achieve more than the others gives hope which sustains life in a dreamer. This is why this striving cannot be…

  • Death of American Dream in Death of a Salesman

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The play “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller depicts life and destiny of an American family which dreams about prosperity and high social position in society. in this play, Fundamental in this play is the fact that Miller does not mask the analysis of…

  • Willy & Linda: Family as a Theme in Death of a Salesman

    Table of Contents Introduction Essence Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Death of a Salesman takes place a few years after World War II has ended. America is enjoying a postwar economic boom, but the war has caused a shake-up in American society, changing the way people view business, leisure, themselves, and others. The Lomans live in…

  • Social & Personal Values in Death of a Salesman

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion section Conclusion References Introduction The play ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Arthur Miller depicts contradiction arisen in the industrial society and personal values shared by a new man. Through the characters of Willy Loman and his sons, Miller criticizes society and its false values, consumerism and mass culture. Stylistic devices…

  • Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” in the Context of Modern Human Resource Fundamentals

    Since its first play in 1949, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller is still recognized as one of the greatest dramatic pieces of the 20th century. The play was performed many times, collected a significant number of awards, and has ten cinema adaptations. The plot centers around the tragic yet ordinary life of Willy…

  • Death of a Salesman Psychoanalitic Analysis

    Introduction The play “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller depicts life and destiny of an American family which dreams about prosperity and high social position in society. in this play, Miller tries to escape social contradictions and economic situation in society but portrays psychological difficulties experienced by the family. Fundamental in this play is…

  • Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman: Character Analysis

    Introduction The main action of Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman” is focused on the final two days in the life of an ordinary man named Willy Loman. At the opening of the play, it becomes apparent that Willy has been losing his sanity, yet he is still somewhat surprised when he commits suicide…

  • The Character Study of Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”

    Table of Contents Introduction Narrative’s Reliability The American Dream Diamonds as a Motif in the Play Modernity and Progress Internal and External Conflicts: Willy and Biff Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Miller’s Death of a Salesman is iconic and representative since it takes place during a time of national catastrophe, the Great Depression. The author’s imagination…

  • The Last Scene of Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”

    This scene is at the last of the play, beginning about line 780 in Act II and continuing to the end of the play. Willy and the boys have already had a fight, and the boys left with a couple of local tarts without telling their father they were going. Willy left, dazed, to go…