of their works. The American Dream is sought out to be the full pursuit of happiness that one is capable of obtaining. It consists of an individual dream based on determination, labor, and well defined rules of behavior. To find the American Dream, one must seize the moment to acquire greatness. In Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman, he portrays Willy Loman as the seeker of the American Dream. Willy has trouble finding this "dream" because he did not necessarily enjoy everything he did in his life, although he did work hard at trying to achieve his dream.

Willy Loman is the main character in the play. He is an insecure, self-deceived traveling salesman. He is a lower middle-class working man, a status he retains throughout the play. Willy believes wholeheartedly that the American Dream will give him easy success and wealth. Throughout the play he presents himself as a more important, successful man than he really is. When he begins to lose his own power and his illusions to the reality of his actual conditions, Willy's mental health begins to dwindle.

There are many reasons why Willy cannot f

Arthur Miller gives two distinct occurrences in the play where Willy is offered something and he turns them away. These occurrences could help Willy obtain this "dream" he wants. One occurrence is when Charley, Willy's neighbor, offers him a job with his company. Willy instantly refuses because he is too proud. Although Willy does not accept the job, he still asks Charley for money. Charley is generous to lend it to him because he knows that Willy will not pay him back. In the scene where Charley encounters Willy, Charley simply asks him the question "You want a job?"and Willy forcefully answers back "I got a job, I told you that. What the hell are you offering me a job for?"(1812) He may know he needs help or could use the job, but he will never admit it to anyone.

Another opportunity Willy turns down is when his brother, Ben, asks him to go to Alaska with him after he has just made a lot of money in Africa. Ben is an entrepreneur who is very wealthy and likes taking such risks. While talking to Willy, he explains to him that "Opportunity is tremendous in Alaska, William. Surprised you're not up there"(1813). Although he has just basically been told how the American Dream could be up there, Wil

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