Despite his efforts, it becomes clear that Willy Loman is not popular, well-liked, or even good at his job. Periodically unable to maintain this image of strength, Willy despairs and pleads with successful people around him for guidance and support. He disguises his profound anxiety and self-doubt with extreme arrogance. In his world of delusion, Willy is a hugely successful salesman. He tries to make himself feel better by lying to himself and his family. So what happens when he doesn't reach these goals? Total disaster. A salesman for all of his career, Willy thinks the goal of life is to be well-liked and gain material success. He has a lot of potential, but he also has a whopping case of self-deception paired with misguided life goals. But even if you tried, it probably wouldn't have worked. You were probably aching throughout this play to shove a mirror in front of Willy Loman's face and make him take a good, honest look at himself. (Click the character infographic to download.)
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