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Death of a Salesman

by Arthur Miller

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Death of a Salesman

Willy's fear of abandonment drives many of his actions in "Death of a Salesman." This fear stems from his father's early departure and his brother Ben's success, leading Willy to desperately seek...

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Death of a Salesman

The play features themes of both betrayal and abandonment. Willy Loman betrays his wife by having an affair, highlighting his infidelity and neglect of family. Abandonment is present in Willy's past,...

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