Death Of A Salesman: The American Dream :: Death Of A Salesman

For Willy and Linda, lifes accomplishments and sources of pleasure are simple. This statement gives an excellent judgment of their lives because they lead very average lives for the time, and any wisdom is ignored on their part. This little scene exemplifies this point by showing a focus in their lives, being the mortgage on the house. For twenty-five old age Willy and Linda have been working to pay off their mortgage, and once they do that, they will attain a intelligence of freedom, or the "Ameri shadow Dream". That dream, especially liable(p) at that time of growth in the United States, presents a perfect representation of their goal. This goal is clearly outlined by dollar signs and a sense of ownership, two key points to personal success.The key thing which leads to Willy and Lindas depressions, is their inability to face reality in the present. Their lives are lived in the future, and even in this scene as Willy states "You wait, kid, before its all over were g onna get a little place out in the country."(p.72), we see his ability to constantly speak of unpractical dreams. Their last compensation on the mortgage gives closure to this life filled only with dreams, and will allow them to realize some of their idealistic thoughts. Their entire lives have been concentrated on this house, their one meaningful possession, therefore this last payment is an accomplishment beyond any other.Willy is a salesman, always traveling from state to state staying in motels extraneous from home. This increases the importance of a house to him because it is not only a place of habitation but a representation of stability in his life. It is a cover item which cannot be taken away from Willy once he has made the last payment. While discussing his sons with Linda, he states " And theyll get married, and come for a weekend". He shows the same rob for his ownership of the house as he did for Biff during his football years. The house is the center o f Willys being, and now that he almost has it, he can see that it has been his lifes work. He is a character who remains content only by trying to believe that he is living the "American Dream", and pride of his most valued possession is all he has to hold onto.Although, at this point in his life, Willy Loman is beginning to notice where all of this dreaming has led him.