g trips, he starts dozing off in the car. He feels like he doesnt have the energy or the capacity to do it anymore. He has been working for that company for years, and now he is planning on asking his boss Howard, if he can stay and sell shoes in New York. When confronted with the problem that Willy has, Howard ultimately fires him. He claims that he does not have enough spots to let Willy work in New York. Willy starts to explain to Howard how loyal he has been to the company. He was explaining how the industry used to be about the people. He says, In those days there was personality in it, Howard. There was respect and comradeship, and gratitude in it. Today its all cut and dried and there is no chance of bringing friendship to bear- or personality (Miller, pg 81). Willy pleads with him to be able to stay in New York. Willy then says, You cant eat the orange and throw the peel away- a man is not a piece of fruit (Miller, pg 82). This explains what is happening. Since Willy is no longer young, and cant make as many sales as he used to be able to make, he is being treated as if he is no good. His loyalty is not even taken into consideration. Once he realizes this will not be able to happen, he says he will drive to Boston, but Howard wont even let him do that anymore. Willy is being penalized for something that is out of his control. He cannot help that he is not as sharp as he used to be or as energetic. But he has been there for years; it is unfair to throw him out of the company now, when hes dedicated his life to it.Although the two plays handle specific details of their themes in different ways, overall they are about similar concepts. Both of them are about the desire to have the American dream and how that desire eventually leads to the downfall of Willy and Walter. However, Walters desire is more for himself, while Willys dream is for his son Biff. Also, the role of Walters family helps him out a great deal. It actually saves hi...
