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Of the many characters presented in Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman changed the most drastically. Throughout the play his character moved from denial to acceptance. In the early stages of his life he refused to face reality and, therefore, lived in a fantasy world. However, as his life progressed, Willy finally began to accept the true characters of both Biff and himself. Miller illustrated this metamorphosis of character through Willy’s false hopes for his sons, the loss of his job, and a significant argument between father and son that resulted in a rude awakening for Willy. The false hopes Willy possessed for his two sons exemplified his refusal to accept and face reality. Because of his profession, Willy expected his sons to “ffollow in his footsteps and create a respectable living for themselves, full of wealth, statu