Abandonment
Willy's life charts a course from one abandonment to the next, leaving him in greater despair each time. When Ben leaves to Alaska, Willy develops a fear of abandonment, which makes him want his family to conform to the American dream. His efforts to raise perfect songs, however, reflect his inability to understand reality. The young Biff, whom Willy considers the embodiment of promise, loses his trust in Willy and Willy's ambitions for him when he finds out about Willy's adultery. Biff's ongoing inability to succeed in business furthers his estrangement from Willy. When, at Frank's Chop House, Willy finally believes that Biff has landed a job, Biff shatters Willy's illusions and abandons him.
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