Play Analysis Essay # 2 One of the most important things in Death of a Salesman is the father and son relationship expressed in this play. It is very relatable to me and may show a different side of family relationships that most people don’t see and are not accustomed to. It shows a constant struggle between the closest of family members. It will make you reflect on your relationship between your child or parent. It also might just teach you a lesson.
Willie and Biff have a very difficult relationship at times. Willie just wants Biff to try and live what he thinks of the American dream finding a job and sticking with it with not much change, and Biff thinks otherwise. Biff wants to have his own farm. Biff enjoys life working on the farm, he finds it calming and it has more substance than other jobs. It truly makes him happy. Which in my opinion there is nothing wrong with doing what makes you happy for a living because as everybody always says” find something you love doing and you will never work a day in tour life.” I wish Willie could just see the big picture and just try and support …show more content…
One example that really catches my eyes are the seeds. Willie often has a feeling of confusion and I just feel like he is uncertain about how to raise Biff and Happy. He is afraid that he won’t be able to provide for them, just like his father couldn’t for him. When Willie says “Nothing’s planted. I don’t have a thing in the ground.” (Act II, chpt. 5, pg.1098) I personally feel like he is more than likely talking about the futures of Happy and Biff. A main reason why Willie wants to plant these seeds so bad is because he wants something to be remembered and thrive when he passes away. Also the real kicker in this whole symbol is that he chooses to plant, is more than likely making up for him being a failed salesman. Just like his son Biff he was better off working with agriculture and working with his
Willie and Biff have a very difficult relationship at times. Willie just wants Biff to try and live what he thinks of the American dream finding a job and sticking with it with not much change, and Biff thinks otherwise. Biff wants to have his own farm. Biff enjoys life working on the farm, he finds it calming and it has more substance than other jobs. It truly makes him happy. Which in my opinion there is nothing wrong with doing what makes you happy for a living because as everybody always says” find something you love doing and you will never work a day in tour life.” I wish Willie could just see the big picture and just try and support …show more content…
One example that really catches my eyes are the seeds. Willie often has a feeling of confusion and I just feel like he is uncertain about how to raise Biff and Happy. He is afraid that he won’t be able to provide for them, just like his father couldn’t for him. When Willie says “Nothing’s planted. I don’t have a thing in the ground.” (Act II, chpt. 5, pg.1098) I personally feel like he is more than likely talking about the futures of Happy and Biff. A main reason why Willie wants to plant these seeds so bad is because he wants something to be remembered and thrive when he passes away. Also the real kicker in this whole symbol is that he chooses to plant, is more than likely making up for him being a failed salesman. Just like his son Biff he was better off working with agriculture and working with his