instead of accepting reality. Arthur Miller introduces the protagonist Willy Loman, a precarious, self-deluded salesman who conjures up his dead brother, Ben, to provide him with advice. Tony Kushner introduces Harper Pitt, a Valium addict who produces hallucinations and an imaginary character, Mr. Lies, to escape her current life problems. The significance of these ghost-like/fantastic characters is
similar concept of downfall as Oedipus is a king who was born with undeniable fate and Willy is a salesman who fails to reach success. Blind faith is a tragic flaw that both Willy Loman and Oedipus acquire although they portray this flaw adversely though their excessive arrogance and perpetual ignorance. Retaining overbearing pride is a character flaw that restrains one from accurately perceiving his fate. Willy Loman’s exaggerated self-opinion paired with self-deception conceals his profound anxiety
and struggles of the Loman’s and the problems they face. The Loman’s are trying to live the American Dream but continue to encounter roadblocks. Willy Loman is one of the main characters who’s a salesman and he’s long overdue