Biff discovered the affair when she came out of the bathroom while he was in the room. The Woman Willy's former lover, with whom he had an affair many years ago in Boston. Bernard appears in Willy's memories, as well as in the present. He provided Biff with answers while they were in high school and attempted to help Biff study so that he would graduate, even though Willy and Biff would criticize him. Charley appears in Willy's memories, as well as in the actions of the present.īernard Charley's son. Charlie is a true friend to Willy, even though Willy is jealous of him. Charley supplies Willy with a weekly loan once Willy is put on straight commission, and he repeatedly offers him a job. Ben appears in the play only in Willy's memories and fantasies.Ĭharley A long-time acquaintance of the Lomans. He made a fortune in the African jungle by the time he was 21 years old. He works as an assistant but exaggerates his position and his authority. Happy is a womanizer driven by his sexuality. Biff is the only member of the family who knows about Willy's affair, and he resents his father bitterly. Biff has been estranged from Willy for over 15 years, during which time he has not been able to hold a steady job.
She will protect Willy at all costs, even if she must perpetuate his fantasies and deny his suicidal behavior.īiff Loman The Lomans' older son.
She is Willy's champion and takes it upon herself to reconcile her family.
As the play progresses, Willy loses the ability to distinguish between the present and his memories of the past. He suffers from depression and anxiety as a result of his dissipating career, his estranged relationship with his oldest son, Biff, and his guilt over an extramarital affair.
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