Curiously, most critics seem to accept at face mensurate the assumption that at the conclusion of Arthur Millers classic drama
Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman determines to send out suicide because his older son Biff has at brave openly and
unequivocally declared his love for his father (e.g., Aarnes 104; Bigsby 123; Hynes 286; Dukore 39). notwithstanding a close
examination of this polar scene and the subsequent Requiem reveals a far great degree of ambiguity than has been
acknowledged.
Though Willy has obviously contemplated suicide for a hanker time, he only makes his utmost, irrevocable decision after the play
has reached its undoubted delirious climax, Biffs dramatic declaration to his fathers Pop, Im nothing! Im nothing, Pop.
Cant you understand that? Theres no shock in it anymore. Im just what I am, thats all. Following this outburst, Biff
physically collapses in his father s arms, and Miller carefully comments in his stage direction: Biff s fury has spent itself, and
he breaks down, sobbing, holding on to Willy, who dumbly fumbles for Biffs face. The sons final words to his father in the
play are simply: Ill go in the morning. Put him--put him to bed (133).
At best, this statement can only be regarded as a tepid and ambiguous expression of concern. Yet Willys immediate reaction
to it is to conclude: Biff--he likes me! To which Linda and Happy quickly respond with intense reinforcement: He
loves you, Willy! and Always did, Pop (133).
Their reaction suggests that Biffs feelings are obvious. However, Linda and
Happy are repeatedly shown to be among the most deluded, obtuse, and mendacious characters in the play. Earlier, each
had made equally yearning and reinforcing--but dangerously inaccurate--comments on the supposed affection of Bill
Oliver, Biff s former(prenominal) boss, for his departed employee. When Biff...
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