The Importance of the Requiem in Death of a Salesman In the play Death of a Salesman, the final chapter is titled "Requiem" instead of "Epilogue". The definition of Requiem in "The concise Oxford Dictionary" is a special mass in repose of the souls of the deceased. The Requiem serves as a tribute to Willy Loman. Sympathy is evoked and reasons for his behavior are given. Charley gives the central speech: 'No one can blame this man. A salesman's gotta dream, boy. It comes with the territory.' Any guilt or anger towards Willy is countered, echoed by Linda at the beginning of the play. But he is a human being and a terrible thing is happening to him.' He is absolutely certain that Willy is sympathized with rather than cursed. Even if Biff criticizes Willy and argues with him, he still respects him and is compassionate: “A good and troubled prince.” A hard-working and unappreciated prince.” of the previous scene would be a violent ending and would leave us with many questions Before he kills himself, it seems like things are getting better, as if Willy realizes the importance of himself in the family. It is seen that Willy is killing himself to help Biff-'Can you imagine how gorgeous he is with twenty thousand dollars in his pocket?'. It is ironic that Willy commits suicide to further Biff's career when he needs to finish it, but he convinces Happy, the son who has always been second best, to continue as he is. his father. We know Biff doesn't need money, as the things he values ​​in life are free. He thinks his family will be grateful... "Ben, they'll love me for it!" Without the Requiem we wouldn't know what the...... middle of paper......but. 36 (1993): 443-453. Eisinger, Chester E. "Focus on Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman': The Wrong Dreams," in American Dreams, American Nightmares, (1970 rpt In clc. Detroit: Gale Research. 1976 vol. 6:331Florio, Thomas A ., ed. “Miller's Tales”, in his Splintered Stage: (1965) rpt. Detroit: Gale. Research. 1983 vol. 2l6:320. Martin, Robert A., 1965.---, 1981.