Playwright, Arthur Miller, in his play, “Death of a Salesman,” illustrates the what he considers the American dream through the words and actions of Biff Loman. Mr. Miller's purpose is to utilize Biff Loman to represent the realistic and fantastic side of the American dream, by adopting a recognitional tone in order to create a moment of realization that appeals to the audience's own sense of emotions and perspective about life.
Biff begins his speech by using precise and symbolic diction that pulls the readers into the moment as it creates a unique image of self for himself. In his speech, Biff utilizes the phrases "suddenly I stopped" and "in the middle of that building" to place himself in a position of consciousness that appeals to
Biff begins his speech by using precise and symbolic diction that pulls the readers into the moment as it creates a unique image of self for himself. In his speech, Biff utilizes the phrases "suddenly I stopped" and "in the middle of that building" to place himself in a position of consciousness that appeals to