Death of a Salesman

Arthur Miller's 1949 play follows Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career, as he struggles to reconcile his self-image with the reality of his life. The narrative unfolds through a fragmented structure of flashbacks and present-day scenes, exploring the tension between Willy's romanticized vision of success and the harsh economic realities of mid-century America. His relationship with his sons, particularly the troubled Biff, serves as the emotional core, examining how parental expectations and failure ripple through generations.

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