Topic > Death of a Salesman - 1112

The salesman Willy Loman is in crisis. He's about to lose his job, he can't pay the bills, and his sons Biff and Happy don't respect him and don't seem to be living up to their potential. He wonders what went wrong and how he can make it right for his family. The story is revealed through Willy's illusions, where much of the story is told, therefore, in the audience's consideration, it is possible that the events did not happen the way they are seen, even if the audience has no idea since it he sees through Willy's illusions. eyes. Willy is so depressed he doesn't know what he is doing, he has bills, insurance, etc. to pay and can't find a way to do all this. Every week he borrows fifty dollars a week from Charley, to prove to his wife that he has a temporary job. He always wanted to live the life of the "American Dream". This means, according to Willy, to be successful, known or well-liked. He tells his children, "You'll like it and you'll never want it... Take me, for example... 'Willy Loman is here!' That's all it takes and I move on." He also lies to himself and is unable to accept changes or face reality. This is all due to depression, lack of work, his unsuccessful sons Biff and Happy, and the fact that they don't accept him. For all this he thought about suicide several times. Charley has offered him a job several times but Willy turns it down, perhaps out of self-respect. Linda Loman, Willy's wife, is aware of this problem but doesn't talk about it because she thinks it will only make things worse. Willy struggles with depression but ultimately commits suicide because he cannot face reality and always lives in illusion. After all, he dies in a car accident so Biff can get insurance money, start a business, and become successful. Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman and his family. The story is revealed through Willy's illusions, which may make it possible that events didn't happen that way because we see them through his mind. Willy Loman is a salesman who lost his job and works on commission.