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How Does Linda Loman Change Throughout The Play

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Linda Loman is a very loving and caring person when it comes to her family. One family member that she holds near and dear to her heart is Willy Loman, her husband. Linda knows her husband struggles with mental illness, and she does everything to keep him happy. She protects her husband almost like a mother would protect her child. She also lives in a state of desperation and fear, not knowing what is to come with her husband being in this fragile state. When does it become too much to take the burdens from one man and deal with them yourself? Linda Loman is a superhero when it comes to that question. She never gave up on Willy. She was always there by his side, no matter what he was going through. Linda took care of the finances and kept the house …show more content…

“BIFF- I’ll see Oliver tomorrow”. Hap, if we could work that out... LINDA- Maybe things are beginning to- WILLY- Stop interrupting! Miller 1202, Act 1. In this scene, Biff decides to stay and help his family out. Willy is planning Biff’s future, and he is super excited for him. When Linda tries to add to the conversation, Willy yells at her and shuts her down. Linda does not complain about it. She simply does what Willy tells her, and she does not mind because she does not want to anger him further. However, this angers Biff, and that causes a different problem (Miller 1202-1204, Act 1). Linda protects Willy not only from himself, but also from his sons. “In fact, she even throws Biff and Happy out when their behavior threatens to upset Willy” (Death of a Salesman). LINDA- Then make Charley your father, Biff. You can’t do that, can you? I don’t say he’s a great man. Willy Loman never made a lot of money. His name was never in the paper. He’s not the finest character that ever lived. But he’s a human being, and a terrible thing is happening to him. So attention must be paid. He’s not allowed to fall into his grave like an old

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I can’t tell you what to do. Please,” (Miller 75). Willy admits that his betrayal makes him nervous, but it also makes him feel guilty. In his mind, the image of Linda mending stockings causes him to relive what he did and what Biff saw, causing him to fear if Linda will find out what he

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