Women In Arthur Miller's Death Of A Salesman

How much should a woman materialize herself in the ideals of others (or the norm) within the current time period? In the 1950s, many of the women were rebuilding their rights by brick by brick, but it was still incomplete as a society still related to what women should be; like cleaning and cooking with a bright smile on their face. The development of Linda’s identity in the Death of a Salesman tragedy by Arthur Miller was impacted by society’s view of a woman’s gender role inside of the house and interaction between the Loman family members in the 1950s. Linda’s feelings about everyone in the Loman family, especially towards Willy are presented wholly as an example of a woman in the 1950s. After Linda finds out Willy tried to attempt suicide, she turns to the boys for help. Linda “say[s] he's a great man. Willie Loman never made a lot of money. He's not the finest character that ever lived. But he's a human being, and a terrible thing is happening to him. So attention must be paid. He's not to be allowed to fall into his grave like an old dog.”(Miller pg.). She specifically …show more content…
She goes along with Willy's fantasies in order to protect him from the criticism of others, as well as his own self-criticism even though Willy is often very rude to her and there is the possibility that Linda suspects Willy may have had an affair, she protects him at all costs. She loves Willy, and more importantly, she accepts all of his inert perks. She would rather play along with his fantasies, or the simple ones like building a garden ,than face the possibility of losing him which unfortunately happens. Linda is a women of true heart towards Willy she mentions that they are free from the chains of the house and that they made the last payment on Willy’s