As a subject matter expert in literature, I can provide an analysis of the tragic play "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller. The play is a classic American drama that explores the themes of the American Dream, self-delusion, and the destructive nature of materialism.

In the play, the character who dies is Willie Loman. Willie is the protagonist and a traveling salesman who has spent his life pursuing the American Dream through his work, only to find himself in a state of disillusionment and regret as he faces old age and the realization that his life's work has not led to the success he had envisioned. His death is a suicide, which occurs offstage. It is implied that he crashes his car intentionally, which is a tragic culmination of his life's failures and his inability to cope with the reality of his situation.

The play also explores the impact of Willie's death on his family, particularly his wife Linda and his two sons, Biff and Happy. The family dynamics and the consequences of Willie's actions are central to the narrative.

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At the end of Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman, the main character throughout the story, commits suicide in an automobile accident and dies. Willy commits this act to allow his family to cash in on his 20,000 dollar life insurance policy so that his son Biff can get the money he needs to start his own business.read more >>