Death of a Salesman

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…Hope truly did bring about the demise of Willy Loman, while his demise brought some hope to his family. His death allowed Biff to better understand the flaws in his fathers ideals and goals and showed him how to avoid going down the path the had been put in front of him for his whole life. That better understanding and the possibility of insurance money are the basis of the family's hope for the future.