Willy Loman, an idiot with a dream in Death of a Salesman by Arthur MillerA common idea presented in literature is the question of the freedom of the individual in opposition to the controlling pressures of society. Willy Loman, the main character in Arthur Miller's Death of A Salesman, embodies this type of person; one who views his peers and co-salesperson as inferior individuals. Not only was he competitive and bossy, but Willy Loman was striving for an ideal he could never become: the greatest salesman of all time. Determined to make money, Willy became uncontrollable and somewhat crazy. Through his dialogues and actions, Willy Loman portrays an insecure, persistent character with an unknown identity. From the beginning of his life, Willy Loman experienced popularity and personality problems. His last name is a pun on a "low man". He is at the bottom rung of the business world as an unsuccessful salesman. Furthermore, his theories on life and society prove to be very degrading, not to mention their influence on his daily state of mind. Willy believes that being well-liked and having some personal attraction, together, can bring success, money, and many friends. Ironically, Willy doesn't have many friends and many people don't like him. With a beauty different from others, Willy believes that the doors will open and all the problems will disappear. As a salesman, Willy developed many obstacles that caused his mind to deteriorate. His life as a salesman was built on a dream he witnessed as a child. At a young age, Willy heard about a salesman, Dave Singleman, who could make a living out of a hotel room. Singleman was very successful and when he died, people from all over the country came to his funeral. This is the ideal that WillyLoman was looking for. All he ever wanted was fame, popularity and a few friends. Unfortunately, when Willy died, no one went to his funeral. His life, which was spent trying to become another person, namely Dave Singleman, was a waste because no one even wanted to see him buried. Like his career with the Wagner Company, many other problems arose that imposed economic hardship on him and his son. family. He was determined to live by ideals that placed him above everyone else. It was with these lies and illusions that Willy's life began to lose its air of