monday’s post

finally i actually can write my journals.so here goes journal 1.

one thing i don’t understand is why ben comes for such a short time,he comes to visit for a bit,then leaves about 5 minutes later.the contrast between himm and willy is really interesting.willy is the one who tried to have that all-american dream,of the hard working dad,happy children,and a wife who just cleans the house and looks happy.while ben i think is the one who is actually living the dream.he’s traveling and enjoying himself.he’s not working all that hard and getting nowhere.he’s just living his life to the fullest while whilly’s life is slowly deteriorating around him.

willy i think sees biff as a regret or a disappointment because he’s doing what willy couldn’t. willy never went out and enjoyed himself like ben and biff do.they live for their dreams or what makes them happy while willy works for his family.

i think the title of this play isn’t the literal meaning “death of a salesman” but more of a metaphoric death.his enjoyment,happiness,and sanity all die.and like you said,he’s chasing the american dream that isn't there for him.and its ruining him.