Willy Lowman's self-admiration in "Death of a Salesman" mirrors the concrete reality of American society

Abstract

The focus of this article is on Willy Loman, the protagonist in Arthur Miller's 1949 play Death of a Salesman. Arthur Miller, a prominent American dramatist who lived from 1915 to 2005, depicts the effects of the working class's stressful way of life on stage. He portrays a person divided between obligations at home and in the larger community. A Salesman's Last Day Willy Loman, a struggling salesman, is the protagonist of Miller's tragic tale. After spending a significant amount of time at the same company, he desires a desk in the office rather than traveling to different parts of the United States. Willy is greatly distressed by his son Biff's failure, as he is unemployed and earns a meager living. Willy's wife, Linda, is unaware of his betrayal, but she is aware of his other flaws. Willy commits suicide and leaves a fortune to Biff through his insurance policy, allowing Biff to make something of his life. Willy's misfortune was brought upon by familial, occupational, and subjective castration victimization. His overt denial leads to his hidden submission of his emotional and erotic tendencies, which eventually leads to his infidelity. Willy's kid and wife are aware of it, but it causes conflict in his life and finally leads to his death.