Symbolism in “Death of a salesman” by Arthur Miller The first symbol of the novel is represented by the seeds. Willy plants the seeds like crazy right before he commits suicide. In such a way he tries to prove that his whole life had a meaning; that he will leave something after him so people can remember him. Basically the seeds are Willy’s traces in this world. Growing vegetable is his last chance to feed the family and to cultivate something as his cultivation of the American Dream and Biffs’ cultivation turned out to be a failure.

“Death of a salesman” summary As Willy Loman come back home from an unsuccessful sales trip he feel very tired and exhausted by this job. He realizes that it has become very hard for him to travel all the time and at his age he should have more rest and have a less problematic job. Willy seems to life in two different realities. In the first reality Willy is an old unsuccessful salesman who fails to provide his family and the second reality Willy is still young, promising and his options are still open not only for him but also for his sons Biff and Happy.

The role of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a salesman” Willy Loman is a global symbolic character and one of the most outstanding characters in this tragic story. He is remarkable not only because he makes the reader feel compassion for him but also he is also the brightest revelation of the capitalistic society. With all his heart Willy believes in the American Dream. He believes that if a man works at his best and according the rule and is liked by the people than he will be successful in life.

“Death of a salesman” character analysis Willy Loman – is the tragic hero of the play. Being salesman did not lead him to the realization of his dreams and expectations in life. He finds himself tired of this job but unable to find a way for pay the bills. As a salesman throughout his whole life he considers the trait of being liked by other people to one of the most important qualities in life a man can have. Willy thinks if he was more “likable” he would have been more successful in his profession and would achieve much more in his life.