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Willy Loman is "no hot-shot selling man. Except that sometimes, you have to admit, he's a sweet personality" (49). The man who is past his prime and has never made what he wants of his life has always concentrated on the belief that one's personality is equal to his success in life. This strong belief in personality ruined his son's lives, and gave him and his two sons a tragic dilemma when they realized that they were fumbling their way throughout life without knowing what they really wants to do with themselves.

Willy's ignorantly believes that his personality can get him through any situation, but when he realizes otherwise, it is too late for him to change his lifestyle, and he begins to lose his mind. Although Willy always talks badly about his neighbor Charley, who Willy claims not to be as successful as himself, Willy is far less responsible and "he's got no character – Charley wouldn't do this" (56). There are more important things than being well-liked, but because......

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