Willy Lomans Illusions and Delusions in Arthur Millers Death of a Sal

Willy Lo worldly concerns Illusions and Delusions in Arthur Millers Death of a Salesman Charley says something in Arthur Millers Death of a Salesman that sums up Willys strong life. He asks him, When the hell are you going to begin up (Miller 97)? Willy spends his good life in an illusion, seeing himself as a great man who is popular and successful. Willy exhibits many childlike qualities and his two sons Biff and Happy mock up their behavior after their father. Many of these qualities, such as idealism, stubbornness, and a moody sense of self-importance in the world have a blackball impact on Willys family, Willy is like an impetuous youngster with heights ideals and high hopes. Children always have high hopes for their future. They all want to be astronauts or millionaires. Willy always believes he can achieve that kind of success. He n forever lets go of his wistful life. What (sic) could be more satisfying than to rob up a phone and call the buyer, and without even leav ing his board(Miller 81)? He dreams of being the man who does all of his business from his house and dies as a rich and successful man. Furthermore, Willy also dreams of moving to Alaska where he could lock with his hands and be a real man. Biff and Happy honour in thei... ... entire life, believes that he should be a great, well known, and well-liked salesman without ever really making a serious attempt at some other occupation. Willy Loman is a child trapped in a mans body. He never lets go of his dreams. He does not come to grips with his bankruptcy as a salesman, father, and husband. Willy runs away from responsibility, and he asks others for handouts when in need, setting a bad example for his sons. Until the day he dies, Willy has delusions about the facts of his life. Willy never does grow up. Works Cited Miller, Arthur. Death of a Salesman. New York Penguin Books, 1976.