In this last scene, Willy listens but dismisses the important news because Biff is 'well-liked,' and Bernard is not. Finally in his reverie, he relives the time that Bernard, son of the next-door neighbor Charley, informs Willy that Biff is failing math and will not graduate unless his scores improve. Willy also remembers his old dream of the boys visiting him in Boston during a road trip. They contemplate buying a ranch and working together.Īt this point, Willy relives several scenes from his past, including the time when, during high school, Biff admits to stealing a football and promises to throw a pass for Willy during the game. Both are dissatisfied with their jobs: Biff is discontent working for someone else, and Happy cannot be promoted until the merchandise manager dies. Biff and Happy discuss women and the future. Biff learns that Willy is usually talking to him (Biff) during these private reveries. Linda and Willy argue about their oldest son Biff.īiff and his brother, Happy, overhear Willy talking to himself. His wife, Linda, suggests that he request a job in New York rather than travel each week. Willy is having difficulty remembering events, as well as distinguishing the present from his memories of the past. The action begins in the home of Willy Loman, an aging salesman who has just returned from a road trip. Death of a Salesman takes place in New York and Boston.
