Willy Loman is a man obsessed with a vision of how things should be: a high-paying job, where he is seen as indispensable; a loving family with successful children; and being well-liked. All of these ideals are thwarted by events of reality, sends Willy further into lies. His boss sees no real use for him, he is borrowing money from his neighbour, Charley, his sons have not, according to him, lived up to their potential, and he is no longer remembered by people. Willy tells lies about how well liked he is in all of his towns, and how vital he is to New England. At times Willy even believes his own lies and becomes enthusiastic when he tells his family that he made more money than he actually did. And so continues this theme of reality versus illusion throughout the play.

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In the past Willy was always looked upped to and very much loved by Biff and Happy. One instance showing Biff's idolising his father is when he seeks his help to help convince a teacher to give him a passing grade in order to graduate, "Because if he saw the kind of man you are, and you just talk to him in your way, I'm sure he'd come through for me." (pg. 93). This was the last moment during which Biff ever displayed such respect or pride for his father. For it was then that the affair between Willy and the woman became known to Biff. "What happened to the love you had for him?" (pg. 45), asks Linda of Biff. The fact that this love that is so clearly missing still eludes Willy is just anther example of how he chooses to perceive reality, "[Biff] Always loved me." (pg. 107).

This was most likely just another illusion that Willy told his sons, Biff and Happy. The naked truth is that Willy's boss does not think much of him and does not consider him vital to the company what so ever. But Willy never admits this to anyone, not even himself. Only when his boss, Howard, tells him bluntly that he is fired, does Willy notice that he is longer wanted working for him. Howard would rather Willy just leave the firm, than bother finding a new position in the city with even less pay for him than before.

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