Willy Loman Argumentative Essay

He would give his mistress brand new stockings, as a gift, while Linda would mend her old ones at home. When Willy would see this, an overwhelming state of realizing all he had done wrong would come over him, he was furious with himself and the amount of guilt brought upon him, which then turned to anger that was to be taken out on Linda. “I won’t have you mending stockings in this house! Now throw them out!” (Miller 26) The guilt from his infidelity caused him to further abuse Linda. Not only was Willy’s cheating affecting his relationship with his wife, but it was also hurting his children. When Willy’s son Biff, came to him for help, regarding a math credit, he saw Miss Francis in Willy’s room and realized that his father was having an affair. The perfect image of the Loman family was then shattered in Biff’s eyes. Biff insulted Willy, yelling, “You fake! You phony little fake! You fake!” (Miller 95) The perfect marriage that Biff believed his parents had, held enormous dishonesty. With his family falling apart, Willy’s disappointment grew. Willy was a family man who had so much pride in his children. He believed that his sons were outstanding scholars and athletes and would one day make excellent salesman. Like any parent he wanted them to achieve success so badly that even much after their high school careers he still found it necessary to defend and support their high school success (Miller 105) In reality Willy was building his kids up to be something

Willy foolishly pursues the wrong dream and constantly lives in an unreal world blinded from reality. Despite his dream Willy constantly attempts to live in an artificial world and claims “If old Wagner was alive I’d be in charge of New York by now” (Miller 14). As a result, Willy often ignores his troubles and denies any financial trouble when he says “business is bad, it’s murderous. But not for me of course” (Miller 51). Another false segment of Willy’s dream includes the success of his two sons Happy and Biff. Biff was a high school football star who never cared about academics and now that he needs a job says “screw the business world” (Miller 61). Ironically, Willy suggests that Biff go west an “be a carpenter, or a cowboy, enjoy yourself!”, an idea that perhaps Willy should have pursued. Constantly advising his boys of the importance of being well liked, Willy fails to stress academics as an important part of life (Miller 40). Furthermore, Willy dies an unexpected death that reveals important causes of the failure to achieve the American dream. At the funeral Linda cries “I made the last payment on the house today... and there’ll be nobody home” to say that she misses Willy but in essence his death freed the Lomans from debt and the hopes and expectations Willy placed on his family (Miller 139). Very few people attend

After reading about those who stuck with their dreams, I came to a conclusion. A person’s dream can indeed change the world. In my search for answers, I came to learn about four individuals who had to risk and sacrifice to change the world. They used their dreams to inspire, influence and raise awareness.

Willy Loman’s family and few friends are affected by his mental breakdowns brought on by his career and disappointment with Biff. In high school Biff was the star of the football team until he failed his mathematics course which led to Willy’s anger, frustration and disappointment towards Biff. His wife is especially concerned with Willy’s relationship with Biff, saying “There is no time for false pride, Willy. You go to your sons and you tell them that you’re tired. You’ve got two great boys, haven’t you?” (Miller 83). Willy, however, has other things on his mind. He is upset about the current industrial atmosphere. This is seen when he comments:

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”-Harriet Tubman

These kids are being sold into the army. They are not choosing to be drafted into the army. Jeffrey Gettleman says, “ In some counties, hunger and poverty drive parents to sell their children into service.” (6) The countries provide nothing for the families, so the have to take extreme measures like this. Sometimes these children do not have choice if the join the army.

Mr. Loman was in desperate search of the American Dream, which lead to his demise. Just like other men who seek this dream, he didn't succeed so he pushed his dream on his oldest son Biff. Willy paid much attention to Biff,

In Arthur Miller’s play Death of a Salesman, these effects are noticeable in the lives of Willy Loman’s two sons, Biff and Happy. Biff Loman peaked in high school. He is the star football player and has all the girls and scholarships

In many times, people stumble and lose the focus of their lives but for those who never give up can realize their goals that they have set to achieve. When Dan was in California University, he met his first mentor whom he nicknamed as Socrates because he had refused to reveal his name. He met his mentor at a night gas filling station. The name of the mentor was based on the brains that Dan realized the man had, and gave him the name of the famous thinker. Dan Millman is a UC Berkeley gymnast who has everything going for himMillman studies were going on well, and he had gotten a girlfriend called Susie. However, Dan had a problem because nightmares were recurring on his subconsciousness that he was afraid of being fail. Thoes dreams that he

Willy Loman has been a salesman for years and wants his sons, Biff and Happy Loman, to learn from him. He takes serious pride in his work and talks about himself as if he’s the best salesman out there. He looks up to his older brother, Ben, who became successful from diamond

(P) I know it is almost next to impossible that Tom Robinson will escape from being tried for death, BUT, that's what I love about books. You have to expect the unexpected. I think, somehow, Bob Ewell will be revealed that he is the true assailant, not Tom. Of course, Mayella had to decline, for her father was most likely threatening her assault. Perhaps, even with more

Mitchell). Attaining a dream was in the past, present, and future for any and everyone. “Numerous of American historians say that the dream has its beginnings in the Declaration of Independence and the first European settlers because the basic idea is that every man and every woman shall, regardless of their birth, achieve what they’re able to do” (Michels, Eva). Everybody shall be treated and seen equally and be recognized by others for what they are and have reached, referring to their position” (Michels, Eva). Those words state that the ideal “dream” is alive and will always be alive as long as we live in

Biff believed that his father’s failures were too large for him to accept and acted like his father was not a good man. Happy was in complete denial about his father’s failures. However, Linda believed that even though he was not great, he still should be appreciated. As Linda said, “Willy Loman never made a lot of money. His name was never in the paper.

Willy Loman is the centerpiece of all problems that arise in the Loman family from the “hell” Linda lives to Biff inability to find a place in the world. Willy is the victim of various flashbacks throughout the play, “Young Biff and Young Happy appear…” (Miller Act I: 1565). Due to the circumstances of Willy, the past is constantly regurgitated to his sons, specifically concerning how to where seemingly set up for fame. As such the boys specifically, Biff, are uncertain if they are content with what they are doing with their life and if it lives up to their father's expectations. Willy’s arrogant nature in trying to keep the past going is what ultimately lead to his demise.

Willy’s relationship with Biff and Happy also becomes strained throughout their lives. Since Biff was the older son and football star he made his father proud, and Happy was left without the praise that he needed and deserved, as he was always second best. Biff also was the one who caught his father having an affair with a woman in Boston, causing friction between himself and Willy. More importantly, Biff is extremely disturbed by his father's later behavior, including participating in imaginary conversations and reacting to his memories as though they were happening in the present. Willy's job also falls apart from the beginning of the play towards the end. Willy had been making enough money to support his family, but his unwillingness to learn new sales techniques or utilize modern technology resulted in lackluster sales and the loss of his job. Willy’s house had a mortgage until his death, implying that the family was not even secure in their own home. Finally, the family car, a symbol of pride within the Loman household, was destroyed when Willy committed suicide. This was the last example of Willy's destruction of all that was once important to him. Willy Loman, in this regard, follows Aristotle's suggestion that the tragic hero has "...a change of fortune... from prosperity to misfortune...." (Aristotle,1303)