Death Of A Salesman: Linda

Part I of Essay
In the play Death of a Salesman, a character that doesn’t stand out very much in the play actually has much to offer to the plot - Linda. Linda attempted to perform a good job as a wife and mother, but subconsciously influenced the tragic ending of the play. Linda can be bl ....

Part II of Essay
.... instead of traveling, the reader knows that this is impossible, yet Linda encourages him and falsely joins in his excitement. Later, Willy becomes discouraged to hear that it wasn’t possible. A build-up of disappointments might be the cause of Willy’s suicide at the end of the play. Linda not only affects Willy, but also Biff and Happy. Willy repeatedly tells his sons that in order to succeed in the world, they needed to be well-liked. He also taught them that in the business world, a person could start off from the bottom and make it to ....