Willy’s Tragic Flaw Willy Loman, from Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, is an exceptional man. He has a decent job, loves his wife, and supports his family. However, unfortunately for Willy, he has many shortcomings. These include being a liar, expecting too much from people, and choosing the wrong career. Willy really is a loser, in the eyes of everyone he knows. What kind of man do you know who lies to …showed first 75 words of 836 total…

…showed last 75 words of 836 total…of the American Dream, but having a white-collar job is, so he became a salesman. These are only some of Willy Loman’s shortcomings. Not only is Willy a liar, but also he expects too much from everyone, and chooses the wrong career. That is why Willy Loman is a loser. Regrettably for Willy, he doesn’t realize the love that his family has for him, and doesn’t comprehend that he is a deceiver.