Characterization of Linda Loman throughout Death of a Salesman

As is the job of a contrasting character, many individuals within Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman juxtapose Willy Loman and the ideals he exalts. Bringing into perspective the validity of Willy’s statements and actions, other characters contribute to the emerging idea of who the character Willy Loman actually is. Perhaps one of the most important contrasting characters within the play is Linda Loman; Linda plays the wife of Willy as well as playing a very important role. Not only does she take up the part of a supportive friend but also an ever encouraging wife, persistently compromising herself and things she wants for the sake of Willy’s self-esteem and the continuation of his belief in himself and achieving the American Dream.
Visibly defining the differences between the two individuals are the many conversations that Willy seems to change from simple exchanges into confrontations Willy has much less patience with things he does not or does not want to believe ...