Death of a Salesman

Submitted by: Tanya "Compare and contrast the theme of illusion vs. reality in the play. Choose several symbols, characters or issues that reflect this theme." In Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" the Loman family cannot distinguish between reality and illusion, which creates a major theme and source of conflict in the play. No one lives a perfect life, the Loman family has problems and situations they must face sooner or later. The ways in …

…o wanted to believe that they will succeed in success. Lies, stories, and deceit were ways they tried to push reality away, but guess what, it did not work. In your life everyone will have to face reality, it might be too late for you to realize it. The Loman's had trouble distinguishing between illusion and reality and this is what caused the painful death of Willy and love that his family had for him.