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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 15 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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Mentioned by Bill Hader when telling a story about Philip Seymour Hoffman and Andrew Garfield.

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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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Lizzie Bassett

in the context of Marilyn Monroe's life and her husband's impact on her career.

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Lisa Marciano

as an example of a powerful play that resonates deeply.

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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

for the monologue he performed for an audition in high school.

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Sam Rockwell

when thinking about doing Arthur Miller on stage.

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Richard Ashcroft

in the context of potentially ending up in a tiny apartment in New York.

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Tom Holland

in relation to Marilyn Monroe's marriage and involvement in McCarthyist investigations.

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Betsy Potash

as a potential subject for a mock trial project, focusing on an insurance case.

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Referenced by Brian when discussing the importance of working at IBM or AT&T for 45 years to get a pension.

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Jake Brennan

in relation to Marilyn Monroe's marriage and her desire to be seen as a serious actress.

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Spencer Reece

when quoting Arthur Miller's line, 'Attention must be paid,' from Death of a Salesman, in the context of retail workers.

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Jim Cramer

when comparing himself to the character Biff Loman.

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Erika Alexander

references it as a story where the character is reflecting on what he did with his life.

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