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“Death of a Salesman” is a play written by American playwright Arthur Miller. It premiered on Broadway in 1949 and went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. Miller is considered one of the foremost playwrights of the 20th century, and “Death of a Salesman” is one of his most famous and influential works.
The play tells the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman who is struggling with his own perception of success and the American Dream. Willy is haunted by the belief that to be successful, one must be well-liked and possess charisma. As he grapples with his own disillusionment and financial troubles, he begins to relive events from his past, and the boundaries between reality and fantasy become blurred.
Willy’s two sons, Biff and Happy, also grapple with their own aspirations and the expectations placed upon them by their father. The play explores themes of identity, the American Dream, the nature of success, and the impact of societal expectations on individuals and families.
“Death of a Salesman” is known for its tragic portrayal of a man’s descent into disillusionment and despair. It is often analyzed for its critique of the American Dream and the pressures placed on individuals to conform to societal norms of success. The play has been widely studied, performed, and adapted into various forms of media, including film and television.
The character of Willy Loman has become an iconic figure in American literature and drama, symbolizing the struggles and tragedies of the common man in pursuit of the elusive American Dream.
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