Death of a Salesman
Through Linda Loman, Arthur Miller is trying to prove the theme that the Loman's actually are average. Miller uses Linda's character to repeatedly reinforce this fact. He shows her continually trying to both protect Willy from the truth as well as facilitating him in his delusion. Willy Loman, Linda's husband, tries to make himself, and the family, believe/seem to be more than average and well liked. Linda helps him to believe this by agreeing and playing along, even though she knows that the Loman's are just "a dime a dozen (132)." When Linda and Willy discuss Biff, she contends that he is just lost about what he wants in life. Willy, on the other hand, argues that Biff can't be lost because of his personal attractiveness and hard workmanship. Willy feels that a Loman is above average, therefore, they can't get lost. This is shown by the fo
Linda Loman appears to be the epitome of the perfect wife. Her loyalty and devotion are a testimonial on their own, but her qualifications go far beyond that. Arthur Miller illustrates to what lengths she goes to encourage her husband both in times of crisis and in their everyday lives. This dutiful and obedient wife is the one person who supports Willy Loman's fantasy, despite his often reprehensible treatment of her. Linda knows that her son Biff is aware that the Loman's are average. However, she doesn't want Biff to say anything of the sort about it to Willy. She wants him, too, to play along. When Biff is talking with Linda, it is mentioned about Biff getting thrown out before. Biff proves that he knows they are average, but Willy doesn't want to see it. Biff's response is, "Because I know he's a fake and he doesn't like anybody around w
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Approximate Word count = 577
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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