In Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, the author tells the reader how a person lives his life when he cannot live the "American dream". Willy Loman, the main character of the play, is a confused and tragic character. He is a man who is struggling to maintain what morality he has left in a changing society that no longer values ​​the ideals he grew up with. Although the society in which he lives can be blamed for much of his misfortunes, his bad judgment, disloyalty, and senseless pride must also be to blame. Willy Loman believes in the “American Dream,” or the belief that anyone can be elevated from humble beginnings to greatness. His belief on this idea is that a man can achieve success by selling his charm and being well-liked, which is the most important advantage a man can have. He made a living this way for 30 years, but when he reached the last stage of his life, people stopped smiling and he can no longer sell the company's products to support himself. His desire was to work hard and be part of the company; and if he fails to succeed, let him be well liked and be able to sell until he dies. Willy's main fault is his senseless pride, this is what makes him a tragic hero. There are many aspects of his personality that contribute to the condition he and his family find themselves in throughout the show. The way he raised Happy and Biff is a big deal, he raised them with the idea that if one is well-liked, they don't need to worry about qualifications. He also believed that if his boys were popular they would come out on top. Unfortunately, he doesn't realize that the only way a person can get rich is through work or through luck and good timing. Happy and Biff grew up believing everything that happened because he feels that this is why Biff is unsuccessful. Ultimately, Willy realizes that his career is over. gone and foolishly believes he can no longer work. Because of what he believes is the best interest of the family, he decides to commit suicide, not considering that his family loves him, but seeking what the best business move is. He also believes that committing suicide will give his family a chance to financially recover their lost dignity. Willy is a character with many faces that the author portrayed a deep problem with sociological and psychological causes using a disturbing reality. In many times and places Willy could have been successful and kept his pride, but as he grew up, society's values ​​changed and he was stuck. His senseless pride, bad judgment and disloyalty are all causes of his tragic end.