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Comparing Biff And Willy Loman's Death Of A Salesman

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The topic I chose is Bernard thinking that thinks good grades are all that matter and Biff thinking that all you need is to be well liked. Biff thinks that all he needs in life is be well liked. Biff thinks this way because Willy stressed that on his son 's when they were young. For example on page 33, Willy says, "the man who creates personal interest is the man gets ahead." Biff thought and believed this to a point that he followed everything his dad said and is now struggling to find himself in life without the popularity. Bernard on the other hand thinks the complete opposite, he thinks that you need good grades to be successful. Bernard 's beliefs are cemented when Willy says, "Bernard can get the best marks, y 'understand, but…" This

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