Willy mocks the studious Bernard while praising his son Biff’s athletic charm, failing to see that hard work and expertise are what actually lead to stability.
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At the heart of the play is Willy’s distorted version of the American Dream. He believes that if a man is “personally attractive” and “well-liked,” success is guaranteed. Willy mocks the studious Bernard while praising his
The tragedy lies in Willy’s inability to distinguish his human value from his economic value . He eventually concludes he is “worth more dead than alive,” leading to his final, desperate act to secure a life insurance payout. A Family Built on Denial He believes that if a man is “personally