Idea and Metaphor- Actions Leading to Meaning

By Eric Houdek

I will assume that our nominal phrase which expresses the meaning of the play is “When the means to an end become the end, the end itself prompts the end of the common man.”

-Willy’s decision to become a saleseman.  This decision is made in the assumption that he will be able to make a lot of money, which will help him to provide for his family and “make it big.”  Willy explains that he has had other opportunities for employment, but he makes the decision to become a salesman because he has met Dave Singleman. 

Just starting it off…I will continue to add….