Part one of term paper
In the play, Death of a Salesman, Linda Loman is the character that is at fault for the downfall of her two son’s, Happy and Biff, and her husband Willy. Linda is a controlling mother figure who doesn’t allow her family members to become any better than they already are. This is why she is the cause of their demise. Linda Loman attempt ...

Part two of term paper
... problems on the car but also his glasses. "Maybe it’s your glasses. You never went for new glasses" (13). By repeatedly making excuses for Willy throughout the play, Linda keeps Willy from facing the truth about himself. She also gives Willy undeserved compliments on his ideas of ambition when he has none. This causes Willy to believe he is a great man when he is just "… a dime a dozen" (132). Willy isn’t the only one Linda affects throughout the play. Biff and Happy are also under her e ...