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To what Extent does the Character of Willy Loman conform to the Conventions of a Classical Tragic Hero?
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GCSE ENGLISH 2002 - 2003 DEATH OF A SALESMAN All quotes are from the 1994 Heinemann Plays Series: Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller was born in New York in 1915. He was a very successful playwright and one of his most successful plays was Death of a Salesman. The play was inspired by Miller's opinion, to believe in yourself and this play portrays his views on what everyday- Americans believed in, 'the American Dream'. Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller depicts the feelings and illusions felt by a family man who tried to live up to 'the American Dream'. 'The American Dream' was to work hard and you would succeed; also, the way other Americans saw you was highly important. This was usually based on your appearance and the way you associated yourself with others. From the beginning of the play, we immediately feel part of Willy Loman's Life. Willy...
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