In Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman pursues his dreams of success by being well-liked, manly, and wealthy, but in reality he harms not only himself but also to others around him. The dream only creates a goal, an ideal to escape to and is devoid of consequences in reality. The American dream is a destructive power in which one is tied to an unrealistic dream to the point of no return, but can escape it by facing reality head on and accepting the consequences of life. Determination to follow the American dream can lead beyond the American dream. no point of return. During Willy's flashback to his sons, he remembers, "Because the man who comes into the business world, the man who arouses personal interest, is the man who advances." Be loved and you will never want” (21). Willy believes that his beliefs are the key to success. He assures that personality plays an important role in the business world where whoever takes the initiative first will achieve more success. In Willy's memories, he remembers Ben saying, "Why boys, when I was seventeen I walked in...