Death of a Salesman

It seems that I have confined myself to a single form of literature, which is the novel. I don't know how or why. But I know that my readings in the novel exceed my readings in poetry, short stories, and drama.

After reading this drama, I put my hand on an answer that satisfies me, in part of the question, which is why don't I read in drama? Because its reading is simply incomplete. The drama is written to be performed, so its reading will always be incomplete.

This drama is difficult to read. The past and the present intersect in it. We live the tragedy of Willy Loman, the traveling salesman, who is a character that Arthur Miller invented in his formulation, as he also invented in making us get to know him and his fate scene by scene. Willy Loman is a man who always tried to be loved, respected, and valued by others. This was his constant advice to his sons. But with his style and his mistakes, he destroyed himself and them. And now we are witnessing in this drama the remaining ruins, the self-deception that Willy practices on himself and on his sons to beautify the bleak reality.

This story, the story of the man who bet on an idea or a set of ideas and then tried to live on its ruins after many years, is the story of millions around us. It is always the story of man, whether in a heroic and tragic form like Loman or in a diminished form for many.

I really hope to see a good performance of this show, mainly because of its structure. The display of time travel on the theater stage should be interesting. All the charm of "Death of a Salesman" for me lies in this chiaroscuro stage. The fact that someone comes from the past, lights up the stage for him and then returns to darkness. The story is not very complicated. Especially since we all know that poor Willy is going to die. The suicidal tendency he has is also hinted at by the title. But it is the intertwining of time that, along with the confusion of several ambiguities, makes the play attractive.

It's the unique way the story unfolds, with the past and present constantly intersecting, that keeps the audience engaged. The use of lighting to create the contrast between light and dark adds to the overall atmosphere and helps to bring out the emotions and conflicts within the characters.

Despite the simplicity of the plot, the play manages to explore deep themes such as the American Dream, failure, and the meaning of life. It makes the audience reflect on their own lives and the choices they have made. Overall, "Death of a Salesman" is a powerful and thought-provoking play that continues to resonate with audiences today.

For me, it was one of those cases where the flow of the story wasn't overly entertaining and amusing.

It seemed to lack that certain charm and excitement that would have made it truly engaging. However, to its credit, at least by the end, it managed to make some sort of sense.

There was a glimmer of understanding that emerged, but despite that, I just couldn't bring myself to "like" it.

It's not that I didn't appreciate the effort or the attempt at a coherent narrative. It's just that something was missing for me to have a genuine affinity for it.

Maybe it was the pacing, or perhaps the characters didn't resonate with me on a deep enough level.

Whatever the reason, I found myself in a bit of a conundrum, where I could see the value in the story, but it still failed to capture my heart.

Nonetheless, I respect the work that went into creating it and can only hope that future endeavors will hit the mark more accurately for me.

**Title: Never Again!**

In life, there are certain experiences that we hope to never encounter again. These could be moments of great pain, failure, or disappointment.

We vow to ourselves that we will learn from these experiences and do everything in our power to avoid repeating them.

Whether it's a bad relationship, a career setback, or a personal mistake, the phrase "never again" becomes our mantra.

It serves as a reminder of the strength and determination within us to grow and improve.

By making a conscious decision to move forward and not dwell on the past, we can create a better future for ourselves.

So, let's embrace the spirit of "never again" and use it as a catalyst for positive change in our lives.

“The man is exhausted.”
This play remains a real classic even after more than 70 years! It tells the tragic story of a small man, Willy Loman, who is completely consumed by the American Dream. His obsession leads him to cheat himself and his environment, ultimately resulting in his downfall. Miller presents very fast-paced dialogues, an ingenious use of cinematic techniques for flashbacks, and a harsh criticism of American capitalism from within. I first read this at the age of 18 as compulsory school reading. I was already very impressed, and when I reread it 30 years later, I still was. The play's exploration of the human condition and the dark side of the American Dream is both powerful and thought-provoking. It makes us question our own values and the price we are willing to pay for success. Overall, it is a must-read for anyone interested in drama or social commentary. (rating 3.5 stars)

Looking around or even at ourselves, we see "sellers" who are dying every day.

These "sellers" who, in order to achieve an ideal life, are burdened with debts, installments, and the stress of the future every day, and there is no longer any opportunity for life.

The exhibition "The Death of the Seller" is the story of the loneliness and helplessness of a man who has spent years striving for happiness in an industrial and capitalist society. Now that he is old and has lost his job, he is left alone and without any support. It is so well portrayed that as we read it, the scenes become very vivid in our minds.

This article highlights the harsh reality faced by many in modern society, where the pursuit of material success often comes at a great cost to our well-being and quality of life.

We are constantly pressured to conform to the expectations of society and strive for a certain standard of living, but in the process, we may lose sight of what is truly important.

The story of the "seller" serves as a reminder that we should not sacrifice our happiness and health for the sake of material gain.

Instead, we should focus on finding a balance between our work and personal lives and cherish the relationships and experiences that bring us true joy and fulfillment.

I was deeply impressed. Perhaps it was one of the best shows I had ever read.

If you remember my preferences from past reviews, you know that I usually don't have much connection with shows and short stories. But this show was truly complete and there was absolutely nothing to add to it.

Willy is an old salesman who has almost never been successful in his work and has always been involved in installments, debts, and promises. Now, after the trips he has taken, he has returned to his wife, and his mind has also been disrupted, and his time sequence has gone astray, sometimes in the present and sometimes in the past. And most of the time, he recalls the words of his dead and wealthy brother who had immigrated to Canada and his encouragements for immigration, and he feels frustrated. Willy's sons, Biff and Happy, are also failed people although they are over 30 years old. They don't have a proper and accountable life, family, or job, and they come and go and return to their father and mother again, and this entanglement between them and their father has increased a lot.

The wrong decisions of the father, the wrong guidance, and the wrong encouragements, especially for Biff during his youth, have had a bad and profound impact on the children.

Willy was satisfied in his youth that only Biff knew about him, and this caused more entanglement between them.

The precarious financial situation brings multiple pressures on everyone, and in the end, when Willy is fired from his job...

In the world that Miller portrays, the value of a human being is defined only based on his ability to make money and the capital or property he has.

People are considered valuable as long as they are useful to others, otherwise, they are easily replaced and forgotten!

A part of the text:

Why am I trying to become something that I don't want to be?! While everything that I want is outside and is waiting for the moment when I can say that I know who I am!

This show, I listened to with the unique (truly unique) voice of Arman Soltanzadeh, who shone in the role of Willy this time.

The rest were also very good, especially dear Maryam, who was pure in nature.

I was crying from the middle of the story.

Translation: good

My score is 5

P.S: Definitely and definitely listen to it and enjoy it.

P.S2: I read it again and enjoyed it again

7 out of 10

This is a tragic tale that is beautifully told by Arthur Miller.

Previous times when I’ve read this, Linda Loman appeared to me as a passive character who is extremely loyal to her husband, Willy Loman. However, this time around, I perceived her as a woman who was竭尽全力 to assist her husband in attaining happiness. Linda Loman is practical, patient, and generous towards her husband's obsessive pursuit of that miracle which he believes will bestow upon him the happiness he deems himself worthy of. She is even prepared to sacrifice her relationships with her sons if they do not exert the effort to support Willy's delusions.

Miller provides no hints as to what compels her to be like this, but in the last scene, I discovered that I now view her passivity as her strength, a simple will to survive.

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I just noticed that I gave this 4 stars when it should have been 5 - it's a brilliant read!!! If I get an opportunity, I will attempt to read another one of his plays.

I always ask myself how to write about it?

Only one sentence comes to my mind, that moment when you realize that your imagination of life is not the same as the realities you are facing. It is a difficult moment, and the burden of this contradiction is so heavy that it can knock you down!

Miller has exactly depicted this situation in the life of a traveling salesman in this play, showing how this contradiction tortures him and gradually knocks him down.

It is a profound exploration of the human condition, highlighting the gap between our dreams and the harsh reality. Through the character of the salesman, we can see the struggles and disappointments that many people experience in their lives.

The play makes us think about how we deal with these contradictions and how we can find meaning and purpose in the face of adversity. It is a powerful reminder that life is not always what we expect, but we can still find ways to cope and move forward.

This year, I have learned that (most) dreams are like the clothes you wear. As you grow up and time passes, they become old, tight, loose, and lose their color and shape. You have to think about new dreams or at least renew the old ones. Just like clothes, you can keep some of them for years and finally have a corner of memories for them, but for most of them, you have to finally let go.

However, we are so attached to our fifteen and twenty-year-old versions of our dreams as if we are still the same people with the same worldviews, experiences, and priorities. Worse still, we somehow consider this attachment to these dreams as a "virtue" and we are ready to pay a heavy price for this glorification of the dreams of the past consumption history.

This play tells the story of a seller who is ruining his life by not letting go of the worn-out dreams that have mostly been implanted in him by society. It's true that I didn't understand it as I should and maybe I couldn't connect with the story, but the depth of the effect is quite clear.

The audio version also has a very strong performance and I recommend it.

You can download the book and its audio from here Maede's Books.

9/9/1403

Dreams have a dark side, and Death of a Salesman makes that painfully obvious. Willy Loman, like many of us, has a burning desire to be successful. At the beginning of the play, however, he has achieved nothing but failure. It's not because of bad intentions or a lack of effort. Instead, it's due to his ignorance. Willy believes that success is measured by wealth, and the key to attaining it is being well-liked. But he attempts to cheat his way to wealth rather than working hard and learning from his mistakes. As a result, he ends up with neither friends nor money. The salesman in him likes to say, "you're only worth what you can sell." But Willy can't sell a thing. He feels worthless.

As the saying goes, ignorance is bliss. In this play, Willy tries everything he can, even driving himself to insanity, to avoid acknowledging that he is a lying, cheating, good-for-nothing failure. What truly makes this play stand out is how all the characters perfectly embody different aspects of Willy. His wife treats him exactly as he wishes society would. His sons grow up to be just like him, and when he realizes this, his fantasy begins to crumble. His neighbor and his neighbor's kid represent everything he wishes he and his sons could be. So, watching Willy interact with these people is truly fascinating. Additionally, the dialogue is excellent, such as the line, "When I was seventeen I walked into the jungle, and when I was twenty-one I walked out. And by God I was rich."

He’s Willy Nilly and Linda’s not Happy. Then there’s Biff.

No “into the blue with a smile and shoeshine” for any of them.

This book – actually a play – is a profound lesson on the importance of avoiding unrealistic expectations and being truly grateful for what one has. It doesn't imply that one should simply settle or, even worse, give up. However, the tragic lesson that Mr. Loman teaches is about the perils of chasing an elusive financial outcome and banking on your children to meet your own expectations for their lives.

Most people would consider themselves lucky to have an adoring, loving, and supportive spouse, along with two kids who truly care for them, as described in the story. But for Willy, it's not enough.

What Miller presented in the form of an aging traveling salesperson now has far-reaching implications that cut across many, perhaps even all, professions. This could just as easily be titled the death of an accountant, lawyer, doctor, venture capitalist, CEO, or frankly, anyone. The story serves as a powerful reminder that we should be cautious of setting unattainable goals and learn to appreciate the blessings that are already in our lives.