The Theme of Dishonestly in Arthur Millers Death of a...

The Theme of Dishonestly in Arthur Millers Death of a Salesman Death of a Salesman was written by Arthur Miller in 1949. It is set in the American states of Boston and New York during the 1930s great depression. The American great depression was the greatest economic collapse in the modern world. Businesses and banks closed their doors, people lost their jobs, homes, and savings, and many depended on charity to survive. Through this the American Dream was created - the idea of a perfect life, where every man owns a business and has the prefect family with the perfect house. Death of a Salesman, tells the story of a travelling salesman, Willy Loman, who experiences frustration and†¦show more content†¦This shows to the reader that Willy himself knows that he is failing and relies on these lies to give a false impression of his earnings and keep the family happy in the mind that they are financially secure. Willy also lies to Linda. We find out in the play that Willy is having an affair with an unknown woman. He doesnt let Linda know this as she knows it will hurt her so he continues to love Linda, Youre my foundation and my support, Linda. In this case Linda doesnt know anything about the affair and continues to love Willy. This lie makes Linda look innocent and venerable. Whilst Willy knows how he is cheating Linda. He also lies to the woman about their love after confronted by Biff. Theyre painting her room so I let her take a shower here. Pg.94. This lie gives the effect that makes Willy look dishonest, again another example of how Arthur Miller presents dishonesty within the play. In regards to his two sons, Biff and Happy, Willy tends to favour Biff. He knows that Biff steals but he refuses to believe this even when people tell him that he has problems. Theres nothing the matter with him! Also, Willy always wanted Biff to follow in his footsteps as a salesman and to become successful but it is Happy who has his American-dream he has everything he ever wanted working on the ranch, but yet Willy doesnt see that as