He realized that he did not want to pursue his dream alone. He did not actually stop from wanting to pursue his American Dream, however, he opted to change tactics. He is the most insecure salesman portrayed in the story. Willy Loman is the first person who was not able to pursue his American dream. Willy Loman: The Father, the Husband, and the Great Dreamer
It should be noted that these places are significant in the whole concept of the story. The place where the story happened was mostly at Willy’s house, although there were instances where other places like New York and Boston were discussed.
The people who have such kind of dreams still have their own means and ways of trying to achieve such dreams. The idea of an American dream then and now is still the same. However, the setting can still reflect today’s modern time. The story took place in the 1940s where the idea of colonialism and Americanization was so prominent. Needless to say, those people who are not willing to work hard will expectedly fail to reach their dreams. One has to do his share by working hard, earning a living, and having the right attitude towards different circumstances. However, it can be learned from the story that the most meaningful way to achieving the American dream” is by climbing the ladder. This is the very reason why many who have aspired to become rich and/or powerful would opt to use the “short-cuts”.īy going to the “short-cut” would mean getting the sympathy and/or love of other people so that they will all give anything you want. There is a wrong connotation among some people that to be “well-liked” and to wear the most fashionable items are a sign of achieving the all-American dream.
“The American Dream” is the highlight of this story.
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