A theme i noticed while reading The Death of a Salesman is the father, Willy believes enthusiastically in what he considers to be the promise of the American Dream. He believe that just because you were a well mannered and very likable person you would have the best lifestyle there is to offer. Because he is so fixated on achieving his American Dream his family and social life begins to crumble around him. Willy’s point of view of likability is superficial—he childishly dislikes Bernard because he sees Bernard as a know-it-all nerd. Willy’s blind faith in his stunted version of the American Dream leads to his rapid psychological decline when he is unable to accept the disparity between the Dream and his own life. The image I've chosen to represent this is a poster that says “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”. The American Dream is as simple as that, it's to live your own life, establish your own freedom and to discover what truly makes you happy.