The Illusions and Delusions of Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman by Arthur MillerCharley says something in Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller that sums up the Willy's entire life. She asks him, “When the hell are you going to grow up” (Miller 97)? Willy spends his entire life in an illusion, seeing himself as a popular and successful great man. Willy displays many childish qualities, and his two sons Biff and Happy model their behavior after their father. Many of these qualities, such as idealism, stubbornness, and a false sense of self-importance in the world, have a negative impact on Willy's family , Willy is like an impetuous young man with high ideals and. great hopes. Children always have high hopes for their future. Everyone wants to become an astronaut or a millionaire. Willy always believes he can achieve that kind of success. He never lets go of his melancholy satisfying life that...pick up the phone and call the buyer, and without even leaving his room..."(Miller 81)? He dreams of being the man who does all his own business from home and dies a rich and successful man. Furthermore, Willy also dreams of moving to Alaska where he can work with his hands and be a real man. Biff and Happy follow him... middle of paper... all life, believes he should be a great, well-known and well-liked salesman without ever seriously attempting another profession. Willy Loman is a child trapped in a man's body. He never lets go of his dreams failure as a salesman, father and husband. Willy runs away from responsibilities and begs when they need it, setting a bad example for his children. Until the day he dies, Willy will have no illusions about the facts of his life never Works Cited Miller, Arthur. Death of a Salesman. New York: Penguin Books, 1976.