The Death of a Salesman is a play by Arthur Miller following the life of a man named Willy, who is seemingly living the American dream. Later in the play it is revealed that he is only moderately successful with his wife, and that he is having an affair. Willy also has many struggles with his children. At the end of the play, Willy kills himself due to his failures in life. This ending marks the play as a tragedy, despite the fact that the main character was not successful or well liked. The Death of a Salesman is not a tragedy because it does not fit the criteria of having a main character who is well liked, successful, and prosperous.
Willy Loman was not well liked. His family couldn’t stand him most of the time, let alone his potential
Willy Loman was not well liked. His family couldn’t stand him most of the time, let alone his potential