By virtue of willy’s job, he is forced to have a car, one of the most expensive luxuries of the 1940’s, and is affected by the influence of capitalism. As a sign of being successful, the car fulfills the American dream. Willy is particularly self-conscious, and he cares about his public image, so he wants to appear successful. Being successful, according to the American dream is materialistic success. Yet, to motivate him further on both sides of the economic ideas, the strong male figures push him to both ends. All these factors combine to become willy’s economic identity. Sadly, that is one that is profoundly
By virtue of willy’s job, he is forced to have a car, one of the most expensive luxuries of the 1940’s, and is affected by the influence of capitalism. As a sign of being successful, the car fulfills the American dream. Willy is particularly self-conscious, and he cares about his public image, so he wants to appear successful. Being successful, according to the American dream is materialistic success. Yet, to motivate him further on both sides of the economic ideas, the strong male figures push him to both ends. All these factors combine to become willy’s economic identity. Sadly, that is one that is profoundly