Charley is Willy Loman's neighbor and long time friend; in fact, he is Willy's only friend. It is Charley who offers Willy money and a job. But unlike Willy, Charley has a successful son and a better grasp of reality. Be sure you understand Charley and his relationship with Willy by taking the eNotes quiz over his character in Arthur Miller's classic play, Death of a Salesman.