ll not get him anywhere in life. Because of Troy’s past experiences, the white society is out to get him. He thinks white society is against the black people, and that the only way for Cory to be successful is to get a real job. Troy says, “ […] They got a colored on the team and they don’t use him. Same as not having them. All them teams the same […]” (Wilson 1850). Troy feels that society has backed the black community in the corner, giving them little opportunity. Frank Rich agrees when he says, “[…] social and economic equality is more a legal principle than a reality […]” (1991). Troy feels segregated from society with little hope for change. Clearly, Willy and Troy are two men who face struggles with society.The two characters also face struggles in their marriages. Willy, although loved and respected by his wife, is often times seen being rude to his wife, Linda. These instances seen throughout the play foreshadow a big conflict in his marriage. Biff says, “Stop making excuses for him! He always, always wiped the floor with you. Never had one ounce of respect for you” (Miller 1713). Willy is often short with Linda, and the family recognizes his rudeness to her. Linda seems to put up with Willy, not knowing her husband cheated on her. A very obvious struggle and conflict in the marriage is the fact Willy cheated on Linda with a woman in one of the towns he travels to. Willy tells Biff, “She’s nothing to me, Biff. I was lonely, I was terribly lonely” (Miller 1747). This tells the audience that Willy was unhappy and alone in his marriage to Linda, and that he found someone else to fill the void. In Making Willy Loman, John Lahr states, “Willy resents Linda’s unbroken, patient forgiveness (knowing there must be great hidden hatred for him in her heart” (2044). Clearly, Willy struggles in his marriage with L...
