Similarities Between Willy and Biff in Death of a Salesman by john moster Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman is the tragic story of Willy Loman who’s life is a continuous torture. He feels as if he had failed in achieving anything for himself or his family. One of his dreams was to become a successful salesman, but instead, he supports his family with the loans he receives from his friend because his …showed first 75 words of 428 total…

…showed last 75 words of 428 total…idea from Willy. Willy wants Biff to become a famous professional football player. Biff’s true desire is to work on a ranch, which he eventually does and receives criticism from Willy. Biff’s idea of the importance of success is what drives him to do many things in his early life. This is why he gives up on life when he reasoned that the idea that he learned from his father was a lie.