Willy Loman comes home from a sales trip. The events of Willy Loman's present are revealed along with his memories. The narrative of the play is divided into the past and the present. Told through a montage of memories, it follows the last 24 hours of the life of travelling salesman Willy Loman. Willy Loman is a tragic figure who embodies the struggles and disillusionment of many Americans in the post-World War II era.ĭeath of a Salesman is a tragedy set in New York City in the early 1940s. William Loman, Linda Loman, Biff Loman, Happy Lomanġ949 Brooklyn, New York at the Loman's house.Īn exploration of the American Dream and the toll it can take on those who pursue it. As the play progresses, Willy's mental state deteriorates and he takes his own life to provide financial security for his family.The play explores Willy Loman, a salesman who is struggling with his fading career and the disillusionment of his life.
