Pride In Willy Loman's Death Of A Salesman

Willy Loman portrays a tragic protagonist. Although ancient philosophers like Aristotle argue that only the kingly can fully experience true tragedy. Willy Loman tragically falls with equal destruction. Due to his numerous flashbacks and loose grip on reality, he spends most of his time trying to escape his life. Throughout the play, Willy is searching for the moment his life took a wrong turn. The fact that he doesn't understand why or how, with all the hard work and effort he put into his dream, it's never come to fruition. Losing an uphill battle against mental stability and family conflicts due to his tragic flaw. Willy has excessive pride which leads to his inability to accept reality. His perception of the “American Dream” is becoming an acknowledged businessman. He wishes to reinvent himself into a man who receives respect and is looked
He provides poor justification to refuse a less demanding position in New York because he cannot admit the vulnerability of his advancing age in declining health. Willy also deceives his wife claiming he made significantly more commission during a recent sales trip. Willy feels the need to comfortably support his family in their home. They cannot face the reality that he struggles financially. When reminded of house payments and Loans from Charlie, his neighbor. Willie instantly becomes frustrated rather than appreciating help. Willie often feels insulted, he cannot handle wounds to his pride which results in fractured relationships and ultimately his demise.
Willy fueled his ego by having an affair. He pampered his mistress, by buying her a new pair of stockings which gave him a sense of financial success. And having a mistress who chose him, boosting his low self-esteem. However, he did not remember that he was loved and cared for by his wife and sons. Eventually his transgression creates great tension between him and his son