“Death Of A Salesman” Arthur Miller’s classic tragedy “Death Of A Salesman” represents the result of an accumulation of social wrongs and injustices brought on because of Willy Loman’s external quest for success. It concludes with the death of a very miserable man. However, all through his tortured life, Willy was aware of both his family, and social obligations, never losing sight of what society expected of him. Willy Loman had two mentors: …showed first 75 words of 362 total…

…showed last 75 words of 362 total…was through this slanted view of existence, that Willy ultimately lost his way along the path of happiness. This occurred while in continuous pursuit of his own social acceptance. This sense of responsibility rubbed off on Biff, to the extent that he attempted to gain his father’s appreciation. However, through his own vain efforts, he unavoidably falls far short as well. This cycle of despair represents the continuing tragedy of “Death Of A Salesman”.