"Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller

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 to the words: tragedy and pathos. …