In Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, Willy Loman pursues his dreams of success by becoming well-liked, virile and wealthy, but in reality he harms not only himself but also others around to him. The dream creates only a goal, an ideal to escape towards and has no consequences in reality. The American Dream is a destructive power where you are doomed to an unrealistic dream to the point of no return, but you can escape by facing reality head on and accepting life's consequences. The determination to follow the American dream can take you further than the American dream. no point of return. During Willy's flashback to his children, he remembered, “Because the man who shows up in the business world, the man who creates self-interest, is the man who gets ahead. You will be liked and you will never lack it” (21). Willy believes his beliefs are the key to success. He assures that personality plays an important factor in the business world where those who take the initiative first will achieve more success. In Willy's memories, Ben recalls: “Why guys, when I was seventeen I walked in...