An Analysis Of Willy Loman's Failure Of The American Dream

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The dictionary definition of the American Dream is that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success. Failure while pursuing success of the American Dream was a common theme throughout the play of Death of a Salesman italics by Arthur Miller. Willy Loman was the main character in the play. Willy fell short of his American dream through his failure of success. It is interesting to think that many americans like Willy find themselves in a depressing down fall. “American Pie” by Don McLean and a Ted Talk from Kevin Maggiacomo both reference the American Dream and its failures. In the start of American Pie it references how music made people smile, happy and dance. The beginning of the song connects to Willy’s life because