It is well known, not only by Americans, but around the globe that the American Dream is a popular idea that is rooted in the United States Declaration of Independence, where it is stated that "all men are created equal" with the right to life, liberty, property and the pursuit of happiness. Although many are in a complicated situation established in society before they are born, they are still responsible and have the power to change their situation. Many have been affected by consumer capitalism, striving to realize the "American Dream", advertisements make them pursue better cars, fancy clothes, big houses, unnecessary objects or anything to show some synthetic social status made up by marketing companies. In Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, the journey to the American Dream imposes the characters the opportunity to work and try to conquer useless things, which
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McClelland suggests, “The word ‘dream’ connotes sanguine possibilities that are exceptional. The word has helped to shape perceptions of America, here and abroad, that often accentuate how exceptional the opportunities are in this country, particularly (but not exclusively) economic opportunities.” (McClelland 44). A modern tragedy reminiscent of the classic tragedy will portray the daily lives of a middle-class family that is massacred by their dreams and capitalist ideals experienced by the characters of Willy Loman, wife and children. Mr. Loman, a decadent man, lives in a deplorable situation due to the strong economic power of the state. Willy Loman tries to hold on to his hopes, to raise himself economically, so he can return to his wealthy lifestyle. He tells Biff and Happy about his dreams for the future, “Someday I’ll have my own business, and I’ll never have to leave home anymore.” (Miller
McClelland suggests, “The word ‘dream’ connotes sanguine possibilities that are exceptional. The word has helped to shape perceptions of America, here and abroad, that often accentuate how exceptional the opportunities are in this country, particularly (but not exclusively) economic opportunities.” (McClelland 44). A modern tragedy reminiscent of the classic tragedy will portray the daily lives of a middle-class family that is massacred by their dreams and capitalist ideals experienced by the characters of Willy Loman, wife and children. Mr. Loman, a decadent man, lives in a deplorable situation due to the strong economic power of the state. Willy Loman tries to hold on to his hopes, to raise himself economically, so he can return to his wealthy lifestyle. He tells Biff and Happy about his dreams for the future, “Someday I’ll have my own business, and I’ll never have to leave home anymore.” (Miller