The Pursuit of the 'American Dream' Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is a tragic play about Willy Loman's pursuit of the 'American Dream.' This dream is the dream of wealth and success. The author's main character, Willy Loman, is a traveling salesman that spends his whole lifetime trying to find success based on looks and popularity. Willy Loman is a product of this ever-increasing society. This society is obsessed with measuring success by …showed first 75 words of 1213 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1213 total…destroys him, because he now finds out, in his own mind, he is not on top. Death of a Salesman is an outstanding play that challenges the "American Dream." We can learn from Willy Loman. We all have the urge to attain our own "American Dreams," but we must live in reality, work hard, and be persistent in our efforts to attain them. Bibliography Miller, Arthur. Death of a Salesman. New York: The Viking Press. 1964.