Why did Willy become a salesman, and what made him commit suicide? 

Arthur Miller (1915-2005) portrayed the American dream through his play "Death of a Salesman" (1949). By highlighting his American dream, the play gained great popularity. To fulfill the American dream, the main character of the play, Willy Loman, sacrifices his life for the sake of his family, and he chooses to commit suicide.

The Cause of Willy Loman's Suicide: In the drama, Willy Loman is the paradigm of one-sided sacrifice. Willy Loman is now an old man. For the fundamental demands of the family, he has to do the job. On the other hand, he has two sons who have all grown up, but they do not support his father in giving him money. However, Willy Loman is an old man who cannot provide healthy service to the Wagner Company. The reason is that Howard Wagner, the company's prese