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Who is Willy Loman?
An insecure, self-deluded traveling salesman.
Who is Biff Loman?
Willy's thirty-four-year-old elder son who was a football star in high school.
What is the role of Linda Loman?
Willy's loyal and loving wife.
Who is Happy Loman?
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Who is Charley?
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Who is Bernard?
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Who is Ben?
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Who is The Woman in Willy's life?
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Who is Howard Wagner?
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Who is Stanley?
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Who are Miss Forsythe and Letta?
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Study Notes
Characters in "Death of a Salesman"
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Willy Loman: An insecure traveling salesman who embodies the American Dream, believing in easy success and wealth that he never attains.
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Biff Loman: Willy's thirty-four-year-old son who was a high school football star but failed math and could not graduate. His early promise resulted in unfulfilled potential.
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Linda Loman: Willy's devoted wife who endures his unrealistic dreams and delusions, constantly supporting her husband despite his failures.
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Happy Loman: The thirty-two-year-old younger son of Willy. He has lived in Biff's shadow and engages in unethical business practices, often acting on impulse and desire.
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Charley: Willy's neighbor and a successful businessman, whose achievements invoke jealousy in Willy. Charley's son Bernard is a respected lawyer.
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Bernard: A successful lawyer and Charley's son, who was initially mocked by Willy for being studious, highlighting the contrast between hard work and Willy's ideals.
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Ben: Willy's deceased older brother, who represents missed opportunities for success in Willy's life. He appears in Willy's daydreams as a symbol of the success Willy craves.
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The Woman: Willy's mistress during Biff's high school years, who fulfills Willy's need for validation. Biff's discovery of Willy with her leads to a significant loss of faith in his father.
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Howard Wagner: Willy's employer, who inherited the business. Willy admired Howard's father, seeing him as a "masterful man" and "a prince," but struggles with Howard's lack of loyalty.
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Stanley: A waiter at Frank's Chop House who serves as a minor character reflecting the social environment where the Loman family interacts.
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Miss Forsythe and Letta: Two young women whom Happy and Biff encounter at Frank's Chop House, representing the fleeting connections the brothers seek.
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Jenny: Charley’s secretary, representing the mundane aspects of business life in contrast to the Loman family's struggles.
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Test your knowledge of the key characters in Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'. This quiz includes definitions and insights into the lives and struggles of Willy Loman, Biff Loman, and more. Ideal for students studying American literature or theater.
