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Death of a Salesman The Illusion of the American Dream

ity so that he could have a funeral like Dave Singlemans, however, no one came to Willys funeral. We also find Biff and Happy standing next to Willys grave arguing about whether Willy had the right dreams or not. Biff is realistic; hes through with pretending and living for dreams like his father did, and he tries to tell Happy that Willy didnt know himself. Unfortunately, Happy is still living in a world of illusions, and he becomes angry with Biff and says He (Willy) had a good dream. Its the only dream you can have to come out number one man. He fought it out here, and this is where Im gonna win it for him. (Miller, 139) Ironically, Willy killed himself so that Biff could carry out his dreams of success, but Happy is the one who actually believed in Willys dream and vows to win it for him. As Linda looks over Willys grave, she tells us that the house has finally been paid off; that they are finally out of debt. If only Willy had been willing to take a job from Charley, they could have been living an easy life. But, Willys illusions of being a good salesman and his pride in false beliefs would not allow him to. Willy has died chasing the illusion of the American Dream....

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