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Death of a Salesman

Book • 1949
Written by Arthur Miller, 'Death of a Salesman' is a two-act tragedy set in late 1940s Brooklyn.

The play revolves around Willy Loman, an aging salesman who grapples with the reality that his American Dream of success and wealth is unattainable.

Through a montage of memories, dreams, and arguments, the play explores Willy's consciousness and his inner conflict.

Willy's life is marked by poor choices, delusions, and a desperate attempt to secure a better future for his sons through his life insurance policy.

The play critiques the American Dream and the superficial values that Willy has adopted, leading to his tragic downfall.

The final scene depicts Willy's funeral, attended by only a few people, highlighting the contrast between Willy's illusions and the harsh reality of his life.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

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Chris Hayes
as an enduring figure about why attention must be paid.
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Chris Hayes
in a comparison to the character Willie Loman's struggle for recognition.
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lisa miller
as one of the shows her father, a theater director, would direct to reflect his own life passages.
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Mentioned by Bill Hader when telling a story about Philip Seymour Hoffman and Andrew Garfield.
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Mentioned by Chris Kavanagh when pointing out that narratives about societal breakdown and class divisions are not new, using it as an example of such themes in the 1940s.
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Christian Wiens
as the origin of the name of his company, referencing the main character Willie Loman.
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Lisa Marciano
as an example of a powerful play that resonates deeply.
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Lizzie Bassett
in the context of Marilyn Monroe's life and her husband's impact on her career.
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Adam Conover
when discussing door-to-door selling operations at the same time as the invention of this sales scheme.
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Adam Scott
as creating the epitome of American drama.
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Kyle Brandt
at the beginning of the episode, quoting an Arthur Miller quote, which is used to introduce the movie.
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Jake Tapper
when discussing the tragic elements within the Biden family.
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Sam Rockwell
when thinking about doing Arthur Miller on stage.
Sam Rockwell
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Sam Rockwell
for the monologue he performed for an audition in high school.
Live From New York with Sam Rockwell (‘The White Lotus’)
Mentioned as one of Arthur Miller's great plays.
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Richard Ashcroft
in the context of potentially ending up in a tiny apartment in New York.
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Betsy Potash
as a potential subject for a mock trial project, focusing on an insurance case.
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Tom Holland
in relation to Marilyn Monroe's marriage and involvement in McCarthyist investigations.
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Michael Wilbon
as one of the books that are all taken, referencing famous books that already exist.
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Mentioned by Dustin Hoffman as something he wanted to do, as he felt his father was like Willie Loman.
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