In Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, Willy Loman has an obsession with material wealth and popularity. These obsessions prevent him from achieving true happiness in his life with his family. Willy was inspired by Dave Singleman, his dreams of being like him were also ruined because of his obsessions. Willy told his wife Linda when describing Dave: “His name was Dave Singleman…and he had drummed in thirty-one states. And old Dave, he would go up to his room... -I'll never forget - and pick up his phone and call the buyers, and without ever leaving his room, at the age of eighty-four, he would make a living . In most scenarios, people think that the more things they own, the happier they will be in life, Willy quickly learns that this is not the case at all. Willy wants his family and children to have as much as possible, because he believes that the more material things they have in their lives, the more people will love them and that will bring them happiness. "Whatever, there's something I want you to have." » That's what Willy told his son after Biff was caught stealing a football; Instead of punishing him, he gave him a punching bag as a gift. Anything Willy could do or anything he could give to his family to make them happy, he did, but when Willy reached an age where he couldn't compete with the other street vendors, his job was eliminated. . After facing the conflict of losing his job, his life with his family begins to fall apart. Without a job, Willy cannot provide for his family and everything he says or does is a lie. He is very insecure, lying to himself and his family makes him feel better. Willy tends to hide his anxiety by being cocky and arrogant. Instead of looking for another job, he continued...... middle of paper ......appy, and Linda but they came after himself. Willy Loman said he had one of the best vehicles; the vehicle had many problems that he could not afford without work. After Willy hit rock bottom and was able to face the truth that he was unsuccessful, he decided to kill himself. He drove his car into a tree to get life insurance for his family. In the end, he provided money for his family, but he went about it like a coward. Willy Loman was a good man with good intentions; he just let the idea of ​​being rich with fame and fortune enter his mind and couldn't handle the truth or accept defeat and do something about it. Work cited • http://www.shmoop.com/death-of-a- salesman/biff-loman-quotes.html • The book • http://www.shmoop.com/death-of-a-salesman/ willy-loman-quotes.html• https://www.goodreads.com/work /quotes/2722054-mort-d-un-vendeur