Death of a Salesman

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Death of a Salesman

Is Linda a supportive or destructive force in her husband’s life?

“Death Of A Salesman” by Arthur Miller shows the gradual collapse of Wily Loman.

Linda Loman is a destructive force in Willy Loman’s life through her excessive

support. His wife, Linda attempts to help him by continuos support and

encouragement. Although she knows he is distressed, she persuades him to

believe he is successful and well-liked. She conceals the truth in order to protect

her husband.

Linda is described as the personification of family. She holds the family

together by encouraging her husband and protecting him from heartbreak. She

supports Willy’s confidence and defends him against criticism. Her excessive

support is a pathetic effort to protect his identity. Linda will never admit to herself,

nor anyone else that Willy is a failure. She allows him to believe he is more

successful than he really is. Linda can be described as “ordinary, loving, and a blind

leader of the blind.” Linda is aware that Willy is borrowing money in order to

provide Linda with...

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