In Death of a Salesman , Arthur Miller displays utter disillusion as a recurring obstacle. He proves that tragedy can strike anywhere, including within the most optimistic. The protagonist, Willy, mistakenly believes that someone’s reputation complements tangible success. Like many other characters, he was blinded by the belief that charisma can change one’s social status. The question remains: How far can one be substantially benefited by only faith? What is success?
Miller manages to expose the grim side of the American dream. Each character chases their own versions of it. That said, I would argue that Willy’s dream is not the epitome of the American dream. This is mainly because he, like many others, believes in the concept of easy success.