How does Death of a salesman relate to the American Dream?

Arthur Miller portrays characters in Death of a Salesman, giving representation of the American Dream. Well first of all, what is the American Dream? The American Dream is used in a number of ways, but in essence, the American Dream is an inspiration which suggests that all citizens can succeed through hard work, and that all people have the potential to live happy, successful lives( http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-american-dream.htm). Arthur Miller uses the character Willy Loman to give his explanation or thought of what is the American Dream! Each character in Death of a Salesman has an idea of how to succeed. The main character Willy Loman who is very experienced but insecure salesman for many years is a man with strong belief regards to the American Dream. His belief towards the American Dream is that personality, not hard work and innovation, is the key to success. He displays his explanation towards his sons (Biff and Happy) that well liked and personally attractive man in business will lead to the pursuit of substantial possessions: Rich, Wealthy and having the fame over good citizens. Willy Loman is described as an unsuccessful salesman who has vanished his touch in the business world. He is an unsuccessful illustration of the American dream because he doesnt have the character of happiness, he doesnt achieve happiness and eventually this leads to him committing suicide for insurance money hoping that his son Biff will help to construct a business. Willy complains to his wife Linda that their son, Biff, has not yet made any achievements on his life. Regardless of Biff's promise as an athlete in high school, he flunked senior year math, made no effort in summer school, and never went to college which is why Willy gave his life to his son, Biff, to become a successful man in business. Biff was a hopeless dreamer who wasnt able to hold on to a job. He could have been successful through an athletic scholarship, but he blew the chance he had to go to school. Happy, the other son, had a job, but a conversationalist the same as Willy. When Willy got fired from his job, Willy realizes his whole life was just a joke, and the hopes he placed in the American Dream were misguided. Willys loyal, loving wife Linda suffers through Willy. On her everyday routine she tries to motivate Willys hopes for his future, glory and success, but at other times, she seems far more realistic and less fragile than her husband. She has emotional strength and perseverance support Willy until his collapse. Willys next-door neighbor Charley owns a successful business and his son, Bernard, is a wealthy, important lawyer. Willy is jealous of Charleys success. Charley gives Willy money to pay his bills, and Willy reveals at one point, choking back tears, that Charley is his only successful friend. However, most characters are not related to the American Dream. For E.g: Willy, that his idea of well liked and personally attractive man in business will lead to the pursuit of substantial possessions. Biffs idea is that his dream involves nature, the great outdoors, and working with his hands and also his fathers world of busines. Does this content relate to the American Dream? I dont think so

The true American Dream suggests that all citizens can succeed through hard work, and that all people have the potential to live happy. This American Dream is portrayed in Death of a Salesman throughout the character Charley who happily owns a successful business and also Bernard, his son, who is a lawyer. They both went through hardwork to succeed in life, to live happily ever after. By Giovanni P.