Willy Loman As A Parent In Arthur Miller's Death Of A Salesman

Willy Loman failed as a parent. In the play, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, this protagonist’s success is marred by his sons’ failures. In his attempts to sift through his past and realize the cause of such a letdown, Willy comes to the conclusion that his own actions are to blame. When his son, Biff, stumbles upon his secret woman, Biff is crushed and loses all respect. It is this incident that clears all doubts in the play and serves as an illuminating incident, throwing light on the once ambiguous issue and connecting all the dots. This event also functions as a casement, opening Willy’s eyes to his true purpose in life and preventing his death as a salesman.
Willy’s nostalgia about his son’s flourishing past is brought to a sudden