Expectations of a Son Success can be measured by wealth and accomplishment. People often yearn for success and spend their lives working towards it. It offers a purpose for those that seek one. Biff Loman had not yet achieved success in the play Death of a Salesman. In order to grasp the character of Biff Loman, one has to know the character of his father. Willy Loman was a salesman that had worked hard all of his life. His goal early in life was to be successful. When it did not happen for him, he turned to his two sons, Biff and Happy to achieve it for him. The expectation of success fell primarily on Biff. In his teen years, Biff was the typical American boy. He was popular at school and played football. Willy wanted Biff to have a
