Willy Loman, An Idiot with a Dream in Death of a Salesman by Arthur MillerA common idea presented in literature is the question of the freedom of the individual as opposed to the controlling pressures of society. Willy Loman, the main character in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, embodies this type of person; one who views his colleagues and co-sellers as inferior individuals. Not only was he competitive and domineering, but Willy Loman sought an ideal he could never become: the greatest salesman ever. Determined to make money, Willy became uncontrollable and a little crazy. Through his dialogue and actions, Willy Loman portrays a character of insecurity, tenacity, and unknown identity. From the beginning of his life, Willy Loman had problems with his popularity and personality. His surname is a pun on "short man". He is at the bottom of the business world as an unsuccessful salesman. Furthermore, his theories on life and society turn out to be very degrading, not to mention influential on his daily mentality. Willy believes that being well-liked and having a certain personal attractiveness, together, can bring success, money and many friends. Ironically, Willy doesn't have many friends and many people don't like him. Gifted with a beauty different from others, Willy thinks that the doors will open and all the problems will disappear. As a salesman, Willy developed many obstacles that caused his mind to deteriorate. His life as a salesman was built on a dream he witnessed as a child. As a child, Willy heard about a salesman, Dave Singleman, who was able to make a living out of a hotel room. Singleman was very successful and when he died, people from all over the country came to his funeral. This was the ideal that WillyLoman sought. All he ever wanted was fame, popularity and a few friends. Unfortunately, when Willy died, not a single person went to his funeral. His life, spent trying to become another person, Dave Singleman, was a waste because no one even wanted to see him buried. Following his career with the Wagner company, many other problems arose that forced him and his children into financial hardship. family. He was determined to live by ideals that placed him above all others. It was with these lies and illusions that Willy's life began to lose its air