Linda Loman Death Of A Salesman

People of society think that being rich determines someone as great, but in reality, life is about the morals our own selves have that define us as wonderful people. In Arthur Miller’s play Death of a Salesman, through the character Linda Loman, the author implies that society thinks the amount of money and personal belongings one has defines him as a person; a person does not need to be rich in order to be significant. Specifically, Willy drives countless hours and miles trying to provide money for his family, and Miller’s character, Linda reveals that “He drives seven hundred miles” working “on straight commission” for “Five weeks” trying to provide money for his family (41). Willy ensures that he does everything for the benefit of his kids,
continually going where “no one knows him” and “no one welcomes him” anymore, not receiving any recognition from his children. Obviously, Willy Loman is not the richest or the wealthiest person ever, but he has values money cannot buy and that is what signifies him tremendous as a human being. Furthermore, Miller’s character Linda discloses her feelings towards her kids stating, “The man who never worked a day but for your benefit? When does he get the medal for that?” (41). Willy very seldom receives the credit he deserves, but still tries to provide for his family because he loves them, and Willy has morals for his kids as well as himself. Arthur Miller shows us it is important to realize, a person could be the richest man alive and still not be able to buy love because no one can put a number on such a thing.