Part one of term paper
Willy Loman is indeed a pathetic and tragic hero of "Death of a Salesman". His problems stem from his own delusions, the American Dream turning s our and misunderstanding his job and family. All of this tells the story o f everyday people in American society. His environment is changing faster than his beli efs which is why he is in the dile ...

Part two of term paper
... to the funeral. However, in those moments that he begins to realize the truth, his wife Linda while understanding his situa tion, supports his delusion. She say to him that "you're the best looking man in the world". Bu t the truth is that being popular and good looking is not how you would succeed in the world now. It would be through hard work and perseverance. The American Dream has long turned sour for him. At the begin ning of his life, he remembers travelling in a wagon going westward. ...