Abstract
Willy Loman is unable to reach the American dream and ultimately decides to end his life. This paper examines the protagonist's tragic flaw and tragic triumph as a salesman and as a father to investigate how the aspects of modern man are shown in the average person. Willy fails due to his misguided beliefs in the influence of individual charm. He is a man of exceptional care for the welfare of his sons, he is like many other fathers and he does not give his children the freedom to discover their own principles. He intends to raise his sons according to his own way of deceit and misleading beliefs. Therefore, his sons are never able to experience the reality of the world. Willy Loman is another casualty of a society that promotes and fosters in individuals' fake values that crumble in the face of truth. The world serves as the ultimate place where fate and opportunities play significant roles. All of this has led to the downfall of Willy. Willy, as a salesman, cannot discover his true kind of personality because he believes in the American dream, leading him to make choices that are not right for him.
Article Type
Article
First Page
39
Last Page
48
Publication Date
9-15-2024
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Recommended Citation
Mahmood, Wisam Shukur; Nimer, Manar Hashim; and Khalaf, Luhaib Hamid
(2024)
"The Representation of Modern Man in Arthur Miller's Play Death of a Salesman,"
Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences: Vol. 63:
Iss.
4, Article 5.
DOI: 10.36473/q0swnj24
Available at:
https://alustath.researchcommons.org/journal/vol63/iss4/5
