Death of a Salesman

Title: Death of a Salesman

Author: Arthur Miller

Characters:

Willy Loman: Traveling salesman slightly senile with old age, often in his own world during the play. Perpetually unhappy, regretful, lost
Linda Loman: Willy’s wife, worried about Willy’s wellbeing.
Biff Loman: Eldest son, once football star but failed highschool graduate which has affected his life thus far (can’t hold a job). Does not live up to Willy’s expectations
Happy Loman: Younger son, more confidence than Biff, especially with women; Self important
Ben Loman: Willy’s (recently dead) older brother; wealthy
Charley: Loman’s next door neighbor, gives Willy money to pay bills
Bernard: Charley’s son; admirer of Happy and Biff, yet becomes more successful
The Woman: Willy’s mistress when Biff and Happy are in highschool
Howard Wagner: Willy’s boss; eventually fires him