Tragedy and Pathos A curious reader probes deeper into the story Death of a Salesman and concludes that the story is a tragedy. The reader may even proclaim that Willy Loman is a pathetic character because he is reaching for unattainable goals and is struggling with his family life. However, this inquisitive reader may be using these terms too lightly according to Arthur Millar's essay "On the Nature of Tragedy." Arthur Miller brings new identification …
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…reader. Utilizing Arthur Millers tragic and pathetic distinction, the curious reader can study Willy Loman and gain insight into his motives and thought processes. Willy Loman is a perfect pathetic example of Arthur Miller's views of pathos and tragedy. Mr. Loman is a tragic character because of his disconcerted existence and illusory worldview. When studying Willy Loman, a reader can dissect his flaws and gain knowledge to a better way of living in this world.