Characters:
Willy Loman: Willy was a very dedicated salesman that began to lash out when he was not received as he use to be. He felt as if his world was going to end and Charley reinforces that thought by stating that "...when they start not smiling back-that 's an earthquake" (Miller Act II: 111). He had a problematic relationship with mostly everybody due to the fact that he would always end up yelling and causing an argument. Especially with Charley and Biff, there was an instance when Charley offered to give him a job but he refused vigorously which caused a dispute with Charley yelling "You been jealous of me all your life, you damned fool! Here, pay for your insurance" (Miller Act II: 76). He is significant because his delusional mind that creates a warped reality makes him act in such a way that evokes a reaction within every other character. …show more content…
She perfectly represents the idea of a woman in the 1950s whose job was to never question her husband and just take care of the house and kids. She would always protect Willy even if it meant hurting her sons. She made Biff and Happy feel responsible of the fact that Willy wanted to commit suicide because of them and went on to say "...he put his whole life into you and you 've turned your backs on him (Miller Act I: 43). She is significant because she protected Willy in order to prevent his suicide.
Biff Loman: Biff is nothing like Happy or Willy because he was able to accept reality when he realizes that he was never a salesman. He was also raised to believe he was the boss and did not need to follow rules. This can be seen when Biff steals a football and instead of punishing him Willy says the "Coach 'll probably congratulate you on your initiative! (Miller Act I: 18). He is significant because he brings a sense of reality and acceptance to the household that everyone else
Willy Loman: Willy was a very dedicated salesman that began to lash out when he was not received as he use to be. He felt as if his world was going to end and Charley reinforces that thought by stating that "...when they start not smiling back-that 's an earthquake" (Miller Act II: 111). He had a problematic relationship with mostly everybody due to the fact that he would always end up yelling and causing an argument. Especially with Charley and Biff, there was an instance when Charley offered to give him a job but he refused vigorously which caused a dispute with Charley yelling "You been jealous of me all your life, you damned fool! Here, pay for your insurance" (Miller Act II: 76). He is significant because his delusional mind that creates a warped reality makes him act in such a way that evokes a reaction within every other character. …show more content…
She perfectly represents the idea of a woman in the 1950s whose job was to never question her husband and just take care of the house and kids. She would always protect Willy even if it meant hurting her sons. She made Biff and Happy feel responsible of the fact that Willy wanted to commit suicide because of them and went on to say "...he put his whole life into you and you 've turned your backs on him (Miller Act I: 43). She is significant because she protected Willy in order to prevent his suicide.
Biff Loman: Biff is nothing like Happy or Willy because he was able to accept reality when he realizes that he was never a salesman. He was also raised to believe he was the boss and did not need to follow rules. This can be seen when Biff steals a football and instead of punishing him Willy says the "Coach 'll probably congratulate you on your initiative! (Miller Act I: 18). He is significant because he brings a sense of reality and acceptance to the household that everyone else