Question

Comment on the role of ben in willy's life in the play of the death of a salesman

Answer 1

Willy Loman's brother Ben appears on stage only after he is dead. He plays a prominent role in Willy's dreams, appearing as a memory at various times. Ben has achieved the success that Willy has always desired, and in a final attempt to produce something with his life, Willy commits suicide at Ben's urging.

Answer 2

Willy Loman's brother Ben is a minor yet important character in Arthur Miller's ''Death of a Salesman''. Ben represents success, something Willy desperately wants to achieve; he also is a force that propels Willy towards his end.