The Illusion of American Dream in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman tells, nearly in poetic terms and way, the tragic story of a common man Willy Loman who is much similar to Miller’s father, and he is a travelling salesman who has devoted his life to the search for success and happiness. His wrong philosophy is the reason for the bad situation of his family. In a series of scenes, brightly dramatized by the dramatist, Willy Loman relives his experiences. At the end he commits suicide because of the falseness of American dream, the dream of success (Ronald).Although Miller generally wrote in a realistic style and much of the play is conveyed xpressionistically. Its expressionistic setting ideally suited the dialogue, which, though recognizably colloquial, is expressive and lyrical (Worthen, 76).

Keywords:

The American Dream , Reality vs. Illusion , Abandonment