Adversities In Arthur Miller's Death Of A Salesman

From fighting against bacterias in the air to overcoming life changing events, individuals encounter varies adversities since the day they were born. Through the accumulation of differ experiences, our perspectives toward life would be unique, and it would gradually shape individuals’ identities. The modern play, the Death of a Salesman, by has significantly depicts the idea that the formation of an individual’s characteristic is greatly influenced by the adversities they came across with. In the story, the loneliness and abandonments Willy experienced when he was a child unintentionally altered his point of views on relationships and successfulness. He strongly in faiths the outer appearances are much superior than the true internal personality an individual possessed.
Meanwhile, these distorted thinkings lead him to another pool of distresses which were the frequent failures in business trips as well as the oppositions between him and his older son Biff. Ultimately, all these adversities brought him to the edge of the cliff and stimulated his idea of committing suicide. On the other hand, Biff, the son he was fond on the most decided to against the expectations Willy imposed on him and determined be true to himself. He resolved to eliminate the flawed characteristics that were shaped during his childhood utterly. Going through the constant setbacks, he acknowledged that he must get rid of his stealing habits and work on things that he would feel fulfilled and satisfied. According to the changes of Willy and Biff, it is proved that the role of adversity is extremely vital in shaping an individual’s