How Does Willy Loman Try To Understand Himself

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Understanding yourself is something many people have trouble with, but step by step can fulfill your ambitions. Dr. Sala said “Understanding yourself is a step towards inner peace, and a step closer to achieving your unfulfilled ambitions,” but in the story Death Of A Salesman it’s the exact opposite. Willy Loman is a perfect example of not achieving his ambitions, trying to fight his way past his battles. Biff Loman is another example of this not being true. Happy Loman is just like his dad and has big dreams. Dr. Harold Sala's statement “Understanding yourself is a step towards inner peace, and a step closer to achieving your unfulfilled ambitions,” is not true. Willy Loman has tried to understand himself his entire life, thriving to do his best, but never reaching his desire. WIlly was …show more content…

Willy also inspires to be just as successful as his brother Charley, not knowing all of the hard work that he had to do and even saying “The man knew what he wanted and went out and got it!,” (pg 28). This relates to Willy because he understands what he wants; he just can’t achieve it. In conclusion, “Understanding yourself is a step towards inner peace, and a step closer to achieving your unfulfilled ambitions,” doesn’t apply to Willy Loman because despite his dedication, hard work and perseverance, he has never reached his true ambition and full potential as a salesman. Happy Loman, just like his father Willy, thrives on becoming a salesman. Since Happy was a kid, his dad used to always tell him how good and successful he will be when he is older, brainwashing him since he was a kid to become a salesman just like him, putting the ambition into his head thinking that he will be bigger and better than he ever

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