Kindness In Arthur Miller's Death Of A Salesman

Kindness for most is something that is longed for. It is essential in the development of character in a person. In the play “Death of a Salesman” Biff Lowman tries to forge his destiny so that he can have some meaning in his life. However the lack of support he has from those around him is replaced by criticism and judgement even by his family. This leads readers to assume that a lack of kindness towards an individual may result the individual to lose confidence in themselves and allow others to lead the course of their life. Such is the case with Biff. He suffers from a conflict with his father Willy. Biff’s failure to appease Willy’s expectations leads him to reside in the days of his past, where all his glories were achieved. By doing so, WIlly opens up a world of criticism and judgement as well as misconception towards himself; and this follows with Biff straining to lead a life where he cannot be happy, as he chooses to live to save his father, or create himself. The absence of kindness often times leads
The characters within its pages who conflict because of opposing views on the American economic policies of laissez faire capitalism have made audiences worldwide see the a more in depth view on the nature of man. There are those who do what needs to be done, and there are those who would rather sacrifice themselves in order to attain something greater. Kindness plays its part between the two opposing sides. Its presence or absence determines the upbringing of an individual, which is essential since it determines the mindset that individual will hold, and that will determine if they are able to survive the system. Kindness also affects character as its absence often times leads individuals to have wayward definitions of success; and if an individual adopts the mindset of the greater good, then it can prove to be their greatest