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The Guilt In Willy Loman's Death Of A Salesman

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Willy, in this deceitful and unimpressive life, has only one thing that supports him no matter what. Although he failed to reach his dream, his wife Linda has stayed loyal to him every step of the way. The same cannot be said for him, because he not only had a mistress, but he constantly lied about his financial state and twists the truth to whatever he wants. Linda is missing a piece because a huge part of her life is supporting and loving her family, but her family does not pay her the same respect. Part of the missing piece in Linda is how she is also never given the truth. Linda's encouraging for Willy to ask for a job in New York displays how she is under the impression that he is worthy of calling the shots in his job. Willy lied about

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