Part one of term paper
The dysfunctional American family is portrayed in both “Long Days Journey into Night” by Eugene O’Neil and “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller. The character flaws of the father, favoritism, the disillusionment of unrealistic dreams, Guilt, addiction, regression, and the act of enabling are all characteristics of both families. ...

Part two of term paper
... to idolize. In turn, his actions teach his sons to do what he does. An example is that both Edmond and Jamie became alcoholics as adults. Also, neither one of them has a home of their own, just like Tyrone didn’t. Willy Lohman’s ignorant approach to life was that one will succeed if he is well liked, no matter how good or poor his skill. He mocks Bernard, saying there is no need to to study, and proves his disillusioned point further by declaring that Bernard is not well liked. This le ...