• "Death of a Salesman" Is Willy a tragic hero? Does he have a tragic flaw? discussion

     

    Essays2 Literature

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Published: 13.08.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
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I did not find Willy to be a tragic hero- according to Aritstotle he would of been a man
who enjoys great reputation and good fortune. Willy had neither of these. I found him
to be irresponsible, unable to live in his reality- cheating on his wife- somone who would
rather borrow money from Charley- a friend than to work for him. I feel that he took
the easy way out by killing himself. He did in the end provide for his wife- however-
now she is alone. All those years of financial stress and "standing behind her man" -
she is left "free & clear" finally owning the home she'd li…

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