sty. But in modern society, this dream becomes false and hollow. Willy believes that being liked and popular brings success. His blind faith in material success and personality leads to mental pain, family conflict, and finally, death. Miller proves that this dream is only an illusion.

Meaning Of The American Dream: The American Dream means success through effort and honesty. It teaches that anyone can rise through work. But Willy misunderstands it. He believes that charm and popularity can bring wealth. He says, 

“It’s not what you do... It’s who you know and the smile on your face.” 

His dream is false because he ignores real values. He wants fame without work. Miller shows how the true spirit of the dream is lost in modern greed and false ideals.

Willy’s False Idea of Success: Willy believes success depends on appearance and personality. He wants to be “well liked.” He dreams of easy money like his brother Ben, who says, 

“I walked into the jungle, and I walked out... I was rich.” 

Willy fails because he follows this wrong idea. He teaches the same false dream to his sons. His belief in outer charm, not inner worth, destroys his peace and his family’s happiness. His dream remains a lie until his death.

Conflict Between Dream and Reality: Willy cannot accept the truth of life. He lives in dreams and memories. His world is full of illusion. He says, 

“After all the highways... you end up worth more dead than alive.” 

These sad words show his broken hope. He fails to face reality and lives in false pride. Miller uses Willy’s madness to show that the dream has no meaning in a world ruled by money, competition, and greed.

Biff’s Realization of Truth: Biff, Willy’s elder son, finally understands the lie. He rejects his father’s false dream and accepts the truth. He says, 

“We never told the truth for ten minutes in this house!” 

Biff learns that life is not about being rich or famous but about being honest. His words prove that the American Dream destroys people who cannot see its illusion. Biff becomes the voice of reality and truth in a family lost in false dreams.

Destruction Through False Dream: Willy’s blind faith in the dream leads to his death. He believes his insurance money will make his family happy. He wants respect and peace through death. But his death only brings sadness. Linda says sadly, “We’re free.” The house is paid for, but the dream is gone. Miller shows that when success becomes a false ideal, it kills love, truth, and human joy. Willy’s death is the final proof that the dream is empty and cruel.

To sum up, through Willy Loman’s tragic life, Arthur Miller proves that the American Dream is an illusion. It promises happiness but gives pain. Willy’s false faith in charm, money, and fame ends in despair. Biff’s truth shows the real value of life—honesty and self-knowledge. The play teaches that human worth lies not in wealth but in truth, love, and inner peace.