Death of A Salesman - in depth analytical essay.

The Loman's are entrapped in an illusionary environment, filled with deception and deceit. The stage directions call the house "a dream rising out of reality" and this reflects the central theme of Willy's longing to fulfill himself in a world where material wealth is the only acceptable goal in society. A sense of this environment is accentuated through the nostalgic music of the flute which is sporadically played through moments of mobile concurrency. The music …

… is clear that his character is an accurate portrayal of the corruptive capabilities of the American Dream. Willy's inability to adapt to the pressures of society and the changing environment made him take his own life to save his family by letting them become "free and clear". Willy is finally let free from the overpowering society which he tried to escape and by his own words "...you end up worth more dead than alive."