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- - - - Willy Loman embodies the pursuit of the American Dream. He is a salesman who has bought into the idea that physical built, appearance, and likability lead to success. His belief in this dream, despite his continual failures, illustrates the unattainability and destructiveness of this societal expectation. Willy’s insistence on superficial qualities over genuine achievements shows how the dream can disrupt an individual's real values and life goals.
    - - Biff represents another aspect against Willy's belief in the American Dream. He realizes that his father’s beliefs are flawed and sees through the illusion that success is merely a result of being well-liked. Biff’s decision to pursue a simpler, more honest life illustrates the possibility of rejecting societal pressures in favor of personal authenticity.
    - - continuation of Willy's values. Unlike Biff, he remains committed to pursuing superficial success, reflecting the pervasiveness and persistence of the American Dream's allure.
  - - - Willy's relationship with his sons, particularly Biff, is strained by feelings of betrayal. Willy's affair, discovered by Biff, shatters the latter's idealized image of his father and contributes to Biff’s own disillusionment with the American Dream. Willy's inability to understand Biff's rejection of his values and dreams further compounds their familial tensions.
    - - Linda serves as the emotional backbone of the Loman family. Her loving support for Willy highlights her role in his illusions. Her loyalty and protection of Willy, despite his beliefs in the American dream, underline the theme of familialy and the complexity of personal relationships.
- - - - Initially portrayed as a submissive wife, she evolves into a symbol of female empowerment. Mainly it is her decision to leave her husband and children at the end of the play was different for the itme of the play, challenging the traditional role of women and advocating for their right to self-determination.
    - - Torvald embodies the patriarchal values of the time. His attitude and insistence on controlling every aspect of Nora's life reflect the societal norms that limit women's individuality and power.
    - - Kristine is what Nora hopes to be, highlighting alternative paths for women. Her independence contrast with Nora’s initial subservience, demonstrating the possibility of a self sustaining female in that era.
  - - - Her realization that she has been living as her husband's "doll" makes her to seek her own identity beyond societal roles. This transformation emphasizes the importance of personal growth and the courage required to break free from societal structures.
    - - Krogstad's actions are motivated by his struggle to regain respect and identity after commiting forgery. His journey parallels Nora’s, illustrating the impact of societal judgment on personal identity. Howevrr unline nora, he finds love instead of iindividuality at the end of the play.