Why Is The American Dream Wrong

The “American Dream” is the belief that through hard work, determination and being inventive somebody can find happiness through wealth. Most Americans want to accomplish this in one way or another. The main character in “Death of a Salesman” is Willy Loman. Willy is a salesman, a husband, father of two and a homeowner. For most individuals owning a home would accomplish their “American Dream”, however this was not enough for Willy as he wanted more than that he simply wanted to be the best. Willy believed that a well-liked and an attractive man in business will be a successful one as compared to a person like Bernard who is a smart person. Willy also believes that lying, cheating, and stealing are fine as long as you end up being the best. These beliefs are wrong, you have to work hard to and be honest in order to reach your dream. Willy’s
Dave was an eighty-four year old salesman who would call his clients from his hotel room. This had really intrigued Willy and he believed that one day he could be like Dave Singleman. This made Willy reconsider his decision of going to Alaska and instead he chose to be a salesman. Willy followed the same path that Dave had taken hoping to be as successful as him. Thirty five years later he did not accomplish the success that he wanted. He could’ve accomplished more with his brother but he did not choose that path instead he chose something that was not for him. The difference between a white collar job and a blue collar job meant a lot to Willy. He did not have the success he wanted to when having a white collar job that he might have had with his old job. His career of a salesman did accomplish normal success people would want, but the problem with Willy was he wanted more, he believed if he taught his kids to follow the path he had taken , his kids would eventually complete the dream he once had for