Death of a Salesman #5

One of the biggest themes addressed in the play is living the "american dream". There are many similarites between the Glass Managerie and Death of a Salesman. Willy was a well-respected father when his kids were little;however, things started to change on him and Willy did not want to believe it. For instance, the Loman's did not have as much money as they used too. So, Linda began sewing her stockings and Willy told her not too and that he would buy her some. Willy was making less and less each day until finally he was fired. His sons were not in the best shape either. Willy told Biff to go find a job. (1579) Also, Willy always imagines his brother Ben and says he "walked into the jungle at 17 and walked out at 21 rich!" (1572) Willy is upset his life did not turn out rich and perfect. This correlates with the Glass Managerie. Tom and Laura are trapped with their mother Amanda and they do not know how to make it better. THe father in both stories are prominent figures. In the Glass Managerie the father is just in a picture, wheras in Death of a Salesman he is the source of drama.