Write a short note on the character of Biff Loman. [2018]

Biff Loman is the elder son of Willy and Linda Loman in “Death of a Salesman” (1949) by Arthur Miller (1915–2005). He is thirty-four years old, confused, and searching for truth in life.

Biff was once full of promise. In high school, he was a popular football player and Willy’s pride. Willy believed Biff would be a great man. But his bright future ended when he discovered his father’s affair in Boston. This moment broke his trust and changed his life.

After that, Biff left home and worked on farms in the West. He loves outdoor work and feels free there. Willy wants Biff to become rich and famous. But Biff wants a simple life close to nature. He says,

“I don’t know what the future is... what I’m supposed to want.”