Character Development

“Biff is two years older than his brother, Happy, well built, but in these days bears a worn air and seems less self-assured.” (8, Stage Notes) Biff is a large man, rugged and athletic. He enjoys working outdoors, as is shown by his many farm jobs. Biff is happy outdoors, but he feels that he is wasting his life, and that he should be choosing a career instead of working on a farm.
“Biff, in his high school sweater, enters carrying suitcase. Happy carries Biff’s shoulder guards, gold helmet, and football pants.” (65, Stage Notes) Biff used to be a promising athlete, and this is how he is remembered by Willy in his flashbacks. This is Biff before he lost faith in his father and lost direction in his life.
“[feeling Biff’s muscles]: You’re comin’ home this afternoon captain of the All-Scholastic Championship Team of the City of New York.” (67, Willy) Biff’s athleticism and physical strength are very important to Willy. The Loman men are all big, masculine men, and...