What does this play say about the American Dream? How does Willy try to keep the dream alive through his son Biff?

Death of a Salesman, by Arthur Miller

Read Act I and half of Act II of Death of a Salesman, by Arthur Miller from The Norton Anthology of American Literature (Ninth Edition) (Vol. Package 2: Volumes C, D, E) Here is a link to the book: https://uerjundergradslit.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/the-norton-anthology-of-american-literature-9th-eidtion-volumes-c-d-e.pdf

Who is Arthur Miller?
As you read, look for major themes, motifs, and symbols.
What does this play say about the American Dream? How does Willy try to keep the dream alive through his son Biff? Is the American Dream abandoned by anyone in the play?

What does this play say about the American Dream? How does Willy try to keep the dream alive through his son Biff?
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