The Story Of Willy Loman's Death Of A Salesman

I personally learned that during the time frame of this story, it was a stressful time for the men of the household, let alone the life of a salesman. The burden of earning the sole income for the household played huge role in the stress level for the character of Willy. For example, Willy states, "My God, if business don't pick up I don't know what I'm gonna do." This quote reinforces the weight the man of the household holds on his shoulders as the sole provider. During this time frame, women did not earn and income. Instead, their role was to manage the house and children. In this story, earning enough money to pay the bills all laid on Willy's shoulders. In some ways this story resonates with today's society and in some ways, it's different.