Understanding Willy Loman in The Death of a Salesman by Arthur MillerTo fully understand Willy Loman, based on the play by Arthur Miller, In Death of a Salesman, the reader must analyze how his character is developed. Studying his thoughts, his actions, his relationships with other characters, and how other characters relate to him allows the reader to understand the world in which Willy lives. Although Willy sometimes has flashbacks, examining them and his thoughts helps the reader understand and understand him better. Willy had very high, but unrealistic, expectations of his boys, especially Biff; he thought their success would be assured. This is illustrated in the quote: “I see great things for you children, I think your troubles are over. But remember, start big and you'll finish big. (p. 64) Willy was convinced that Biff should become a big star and could not accept the fact that Biff was not perfect. This is demonstrated when Willy says "My God!" Do you remember how they followed him in high school? (p. 16) It is easy to see that Willy believed that the world was against him and that his life would never amount to anything. When he said "I'm still in a race with the junkyard" (p. 73...... middle of paper...... he believed Willy was a great man. She loved him deeply and everything his heart). his heart. She reportedly believed everything he told her and didn't like it when Biff treated him rudely. She told him, “Be loving to him, because he is just a small boat looking for a port. » He was a very complex man. He had so many hopes and dreams in the beginning and all he wanted was for his sons to succeed. By analyzing his thoughts, actions, and relationships with other characters, it is easy to see that everything he wanted in life was. to be admired and loved. Maybe there's a little Willy Loman in all of us..